04 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
BlackRock invests heavily in lesser-known data center company
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Aligned Data Centers is in advanced talks to be acquired by BlackRock Inc.'s Global Infrastructure Partners in a $40 billion deal, following a $12 billion fundraise at the start of the year to expand its footprint for AI systems. The talks indicate investors' willingness to spend on AI infrastructure, with AI-related companies accounting for $141 billion in corporate credit issuance this year.