Eurazeo has launched a €100m strategic partnership with US-based data centre developer/operator Metrobloks through its new EZORE fund.
The partnership will develop and operate next generation data centres on the edge of city centres in tier one FLAP-D hubs as well as in emerging tier two markets like Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin and Manchester.
The data centres will serve a diverse range of customers, including hyperscalers, large enterprises and retail colocation clients, within both dedicated and multi-tenant facilities.
Pierre Larivière and Riccardo Abello, co-heads of real estate at Eurazeo, said: “Metrobloks’ innovative approach to data centre development aligns perfectly with our investment strategy focused on sustainable and high-growth real estate. Through this strategic partnership, we aim at penetrating the rapidly expanding data centre sector, capitalising on its high potential. We are particularly enthusiastic about this collaboration given the outstanding profile of the Metrobloks team and are committed to supporting the platform’s development and achieving significant success together.”
Ernest Popescu, CEO of Metrobloks, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Eurazeo to deliver next-generation data centre solutions to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy. Eurazeo’s deep understanding of real estate investment and their commitment to sustainability makes them an ideal partner as we expand our footprint in Europe.”
