3C and Datalec merge to form AI data centre infrastructure platform

3C, a liquid-cooling-led data centre infrastructure services company, has merged with London-based Datalec Precision Installations to form 3C Datalec. The new global platform is designed to build and operate critical infrastructure for AI data centres.

Backed by investments from Longbow Capital, S2G Investments, Apogem Capital, and QIC, the combined entity employs approximately 1,000 people and projects 2026 revenues exceeding US$400 million. The company plans to hire 200 engineers over the next year and expand its footprint with new facilities in Warsaw, Poland; Calgary, Alberta; and Austin, Texas.

3C Datalec provides services across three pillars: design and engineering (Create), liquid cooling and connectivity installation (Construct), and commissioning and facilities management (Care). The firm currently works with four of the five largest hyperscalers and maintains active projects in 16 countries.