US Data Center Developers Plan Multi‑Billion‑Dollar Stake Sales Amid AI Surge

American developers and operators of data‑center facilities are preparing to sell majority stakes in their companies for total values in the tens of billions of dollars, driven by soaring demand for artificial‑intelligence compute capacity. Transactions being discussed include firms such as Netrality Data Centers, DataBank, Edged and EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure. The most notable deal is the proposed sale of a controlling interest in Dallas‑based DataBank, which could fetch up to $25 billion. The company is owned by a consortium led by DigitalBridge, with partners including Swiss Life, EDF Invest and Australia’s AustralianSuper. Private‑equity funds, including a new vehicle Helix Digital Infrastructure from KKR, are being courted as buyers. Investors are weighing not only price but also the availability of reliable electricity and community‑impact concerns, as large projects face local opposition over energy use and noise. Industry data shows merger‑and‑acquisition activity in the data‑center sector reached roughly $50 billion in 2025, more than double the previous year, underscoring the rapid scaling of AI‑related infrastructure.

These sales aim to secure capital for further expansion while allowing investors to tap a market momentum that is reshaping the compute landscape.