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Data Centre Axis

Operating data centres

Income-producing colocation, hyperscale and edge facilities trading on yield and covenant.

Decision path

Assess the opportunity.

Review the site and market records, then connect with owners and specialists to progress the assessment.

  1. 01ScreenCheck whether the operating data centres thesis fits the target market and buyer mandate.
  2. 02VerifyConfirm title, planning, power, technical and operating claims against primary documents and counterparties.
  3. 03UnderwriteModel timing, capex, delivery risk and exit assumptions with specialist legal, technical and financial advisers.

Operating data centres opportunities

Income-producing colocation, hyperscale and edge facilities. They trade on yield, lease covenants and tenant credit, much like core real estate with a specialised operating layer underneath.

What buyers assess

  • Lease term, tenant credit and weighted average lease expiry
  • Power capacity, PUE and remaining headroom
  • Capex profile and the age of critical plant

Who buys

REITs · infra funds

Discuss your requirements and connect with relevant owners, investors and industry contacts.

Direct introductions

Put forward land or a data centre asset for review. Introductions are arranged around agreed requirements, and confidential material is shared on terms agreed directly with you.

Site and industry introductions

Discuss a operating data centres brief.

Connect with owners, investors, capital providers and specialist consultants.