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Data Centres

Supporting the digital infrastructure backbone across emerging markets

Sector Overview

Data centres are the backbone of the modern digital economy, powering everything from cloud computing and AI workloads to fintech infrastructure and global enterprise IT operations. Taranis Capital has deep expertise in digital infrastructure development, with a particular focus on emerging economies where data centre capacity is critical to driving economic development. Our team brings together professionals with extensive experience in infrastructure planning, construction, operations, and sustainability.

We work closely with developers, operators, and regulatory bodies to identify and support projects that enable rapid deployment of data centre capacity, helping countries strengthen their digital economies and create sustainable growth. Our regional partnerships across the MENA region and beyond provide unique access to high-growth markets where demand for digital infrastructure is accelerating.

Market Opportunity

The global data centre industry is a multi-trillion-dollar market, with a total addressable market exceeding $2 trillion in 2024. This sector underpins the digital economy, supporting cloud computing, AI workloads, fintech infrastructure, and global enterprise IT operations. The market comprises thousands of operators, developers, and infrastructure firms. Private equity capital primarily targets established operators, platform roll-ups, greenfield developments, and infrastructure projects requiring significant capital deployment and operational expertise. The US, Europe, and Asia are the largest data centre markets, whilst the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America are seeing growing private equity interest as demand for regional capacity accelerates.

Hundreds of new data centre projects are initiated globally each year, driven by surging demand for cloud services, AI processing, video streaming, and digital transformation. In 2023, over 500 significant data centre developments were announced or commenced construction globally. Private equity investment in data centres has grown substantially — from around $30 billion in 2020, rising to over $50 billion in 2021, and surpassing $70 billion by 2023.

Our Approach

We take a disciplined, long-term approach to data centre investment, focusing on strategic locations where infrastructure demand is poised to accelerate. Our team evaluates projects based on technical standards, operational excellence, environmental sustainability, and the strength of management teams. We work closely with developers and operators to ensure projects meet international best practices in security, reliability, and sustainability.

By identifying opportunities early in emerging markets, we position investors to benefit from the structural growth in digital infrastructure demand whilst contributing to economic development in those regions.

Ethics & ESG

All data centre investments are assessed against stringent ESG criteria, including energy efficiency standards, sustainable operational practices, and responsible governance. We recognise that modern data centres must operate with minimal environmental impact, utilising renewable energy sources and advanced cooling technologies. Our focus extends to community engagement, ensuring infrastructure investments support local economic development and create lasting benefits for the regions in which they operate.

We actively engage with management teams to embed environmental best practices, drive operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with the highest international sustainability standards. These commitments not only align with our values but also create competitive advantages through operational cost efficiency and stakeholder trust.

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