In a high-powered push to solve the growing energy bottleneck choking data center development, Takanock LLC has secured a $500 million investment from asset managers ArcLight and DigitalBridge, the company announced Wednesday.
Founded just last year, Takanock is already positioning itself as a key disruptor in digital and power infrastructure by accelerating the time it takes to deliver power to large-scale data centers. Its integrated, on-site solutions function as primary power sources—a workaround until substations or wholesale grid connections become available.
A Solution to the Sector’s Gridlock
The announcement comes as the data center industry grapples with skyrocketing demand from hyperscalers, compounded by grid constraints and delays in utility infrastructure. Takanock’s model eliminates the need for local utilities to build costly new off-site generation, instead offering dispatchable, scalable energy directly at data center sites.
“The future of compute requires a fusion of digital and energy infrastructure,” said Kenneth Davies, Takanock CEO and founder. “This partnership brings operational muscle and deep industry connections that will help us operationalize at speed and scale—especially in Tier I markets where the constraints are most acute.”
Davies brings heavyweight credentials to the table. He previously founded Google Energy and led Microsoft’s renewable strategy, giving him a unique vantage point on both data demand and clean power supply. That dual-sector expertise has been poured into Takanock’s approach—blending energy know-how with the scalability demanded by hyperscale data operators.
