Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock Strike $40 Billion AI Data Center Deal
A consortium led by BlackRock, Nvidia, and Microsoft has agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers in a landmark $40 billion deal. The transaction underscores the accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, with Aligned being one of the fastest-growing data center operators globally.
The partnership signals a strategic bet on AI-driven growth, leveraging Nvidia's chip dominance, Microsoft's cloud expertise, and BlackRock's infrastructure financing. Larry Fink, BlackRock's CEO, emphasized the acquisition as critical to powering the next wave of AI innovation while delivering value to clients.
This MOVE follows Nvidia's string of high-profile AI collaborations and BlackRock's broader push into energy and digital infrastructure to capitalize on the AI boom. The deal highlights institutional confidence in AI as a transformative force across industries.