Bridge Data Centres (Bridge DC), a Bain Capital-backed hyperscale data center platform, announced it had secured $2.8 billion in senior secured bank financing to advance its data center expansion, setting up one of the largest-ever bank facilities for pan-Asian data center operators.
This financing (underwritten by a consortium of international and cross-regional banks) demonstrates unwavering institutional confidence in Bridge DC’s expansion strategy to meet the region’s soaring demand for generative Artificial Intelligence and cloud infrastructure.
After a year of unprecedented growth at Bridge Data Centre, the company will use the funds to accelerate the development of hyperscale campuses in high-growth markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and beyond.
Bridge DC’s expansion is further supported by Bain Capital’s cross-regional data center platforms in the U.S., Europe, and China, ensuring seamless support for global hyperscalers.
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“This financing milestone underscores strong market confidence in Bridge Data Centre’s leadership, underpinned by record contracted capacity growth. More than 11 lead banks have committed to the largest ever bank facility, reinforcing Bridge DC’s strong backing from diverse financial institutions.”
– Eric Fan, President of Bridge Data Centres
“Bridge Data Centres has consistently demonstrated its ability to execute on its ambitious growth strategy, delivering world-class data centre solutions that meet the rapidly evolving needs of hyperscalers driven by generative AI. This landmark financing facility is a testament to the strength of Bridge DC’s business growth trajectory. Bain Capital is proud to support Bridge DC as it continues to expand its footprint and consolidate its position as a leader in APAC’s digital infrastructure landscape.”
– Drew Chen, Partner at Bain Capital
