I Squared bets on AI inference with $225 million data center buy from Cogent

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2026.05.26 13:04
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I Squared Capital has acquired 10 data center facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million, aiming to establish a new U.S. data center operating platform focused on AI infrastructure. The investment includes an additional $1 billion for upgrades and expansions, highlighting a shift towards decentralized data centers for AI inference. The facilities offer 53 megawatts of power capacity and 259,000 square feet of space across nine U.S. markets.