BlackRock-Backed AI Consortium Acquires Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion Deal
A consortium led by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), MGX, and the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) has agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers for approximately $40 billion. The deal, announced today, positions Aligned as a critical player in next-generation AI and cloud infrastructure across North and Latin America.
Aligned, one of the top three hyperscale AI infrastructure operators in the U.S., specializes in cutting-edge data centers for hyperscalers and enterprise clients. The acquisition underscores institutional momentum toward high-performance computing and AI-driven investments.
The AIP—formed by BlackRock, GIP, MGX, Microsoft, and Nvidia—aims to deploy $30 billion in equity to accelerate AI infrastructure development. This transaction marks its largest commitment to date.
