We are pleased to share that Prime Quadrant Partners has invested alongside the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) in the ~$40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management. The transaction, completed by AIP together with MGX and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), is the largest in the data center sector to date.
Aligned develops and operates data center campuses built for high density computing, including artificial intelligence and other power intensive workloads. Its portfolio spans 51 campuses and more than 6.4 GW of operational and planned capacity across North America and Latin America, including Northern Virginia, Chicago, Dallas, Ohio, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, as well as São Paulo, Querétaro and Santiago.
Special thanks to AIP, GIP, Aligned Data Centers and, of course, our Prime Quadrant Partners for making this investment possible.
About Prime Quadrant Partners
Prime Quadrant Partners is a curated, invite-only direct and co-investment platform designed for ultra-affluent families and entrepreneurs seeking greater access, insight, and alignment in private markets. Built on Prime Quadrant’s 20+ years of deep relationships with exceptional general partners, the platform provides access to high-quality opportunities across private equity, real estate, venture capital, and infrastructure. For more information about Prime Quadrant Partners and our direct and co-investing program, please contact Chris G. Tsoromocos, Head of Prime Quadrant Partners.
About AIP and GIP
The AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) was established in 2024 to accelerate investment in next-generation AI infrastructure and advance the innovation needed to power the future of AI. AIP aims to mobilize $30 billion of equity capital from investors, asset owners, and corporations, with the potential to reach $100 billion including debt financing. AIP is an open-ended investment fund and was launched by BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), and MGX AIP benefits from partnerships with and support from Microsoft, Nvidia, xAI, GE Vernova, NextERA Energy and Cisco. GIP, a part of BlackRock, is one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors, with a portfolio spanning energy, transport, digital, and water and waste, and we are grateful to GIP for bringing Prime Quadrant Partners into AIP and for the opportunity to invest alongside AIP in Aligned Data Centers.
