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Dallas-based DataBank nabs $1.5 billion Australian investment to expand data center reach

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Dallas-based DataBank nabs $1.5 billion Australian
investment to expand data center reach

“Dallas-based data center operator DataBank has netted a $1.5 billion investment from an Australian investment fund as the tech company continues to grow with the AI and cloud computing boom.

The money from AustralianSuper will make it a “significant minority investor” in DataBank. AustralianSuper will also add a member to the tech company’s board. DataBank pulled in another $483 million from existing investors, giving it more money to invest in data centers.

“Dallas-based data center operator DataBank has netted a $1.5 billion investment from an Australian investment fund as the tech company continues to grow with the AI and cloud computing boom.

The money from AustralianSuper will make it a “significant minority investor” in DataBank. AustralianSuper will also add a member to the tech company’s board. DataBank pulled in another $483 million from existing investors, giving it more money to invest in data centers.