Fermi America is making strides in the development of the world’s largest behind-the-meter artificial intelligence private grid campus, in collaboration with the Texas Tech University System. This project aims to reshape the landscape of energy management and utilization, especially as the demand for reliable AI infrastructure continues to grow.
Recently, Fermi America announced the successful closing of its Series C preferred equity financing round, raising an impressive $100 million. Macquarie Group, a global leader in financial services and investment, led this round. In addition to this equity financing, Fermi has also secured a $250 million senior loan facility, which is fully funded by Macquarie’s Commodities and Global Markets business. At the closure of this deal, $100 million was drawn, providing an immediate influx of capital to support ongoing efforts.
The completion of these financing initiatives marks a pivotal moment for Fermi America. This funding will allow the company to significantly accelerate the pace of execution for the HyperGrid Project, ensuring that they can secure essential long-lead supply chain assets. These assets are crucial for maintaining America’s competitive edge in the increasingly important AI arena.
With the backing of the Series C equity round and the senior loan facility, Fermi America is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory.
The company plans to focus on acquiring key global long-lead items that are integral to the HyperGrid Project, while also expanding its workforce by bringing in subject matter experts and skilled professionals. These additions to the Fermi team will not only enhance the expertise available but also bolster the execution capabilities needed to realize the project’s ambitions.
As Fermi America embarks on constructing phase one of the HyperGrid Project, it is evident that the journey ahead is filled with potential. The innovative efforts at Fermi not only promise to revolutionize energy management but also to make a meaningful contribution to the AI landscape in America, making it an exciting time for stakeholders involved in this groundbreaking initiative.
Advisors/counsel: Fermi America was advised by Cantor, Newmark, and Donovan. Haynes Boone, Latham & Watkins, and Vinson & Elkins provided legal counsel for the transaction.
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“Macquarie’s leadership in both our Series C and senior loan facility underscores their conviction that our speed of execution is based on our team’s experience in real-time power generation and construction. Like generations of entrepreneurs and workforces before us from this very region, we are delivering on energy promises made so that America can win again.”
Fermi America Co-Founder & CEO Toby Neugebauer
“We are excited to be supporting Fermi America in the development of its power and data center platform. Its distinctive strategy and ability to tap into near-term power solutions make it well placed to address the fast-growing needs of AI and other high-performance computing applications.”
Joshua Stevens, Managing Director in Macquarie’s Commodities and Global Markets business
