From Two Sites to Fifty in Seven Years
Macquarie, which first invested in Aligned in 2018 and expanded its stake in 2020, praised the deal as validation of its early insight. “The scaling of Aligned Data Centers from two locations to fifty in seven years is representative of our approach to identifying key thematics early,” said Ben Way, Macquarie’s head of asset management.
Under Macquarie’s ownership, Aligned achieved the first-ever green data center securitization and sustainability-linked financing, setting new standards in environmentally conscious digital infrastructure.
Legal Powerhouses Behind the Deal
Kirkland & Ellis LLP is advising AIP, MGX, and GIP, while Latham & Watkins LLP represents the sellers, and Sterlington PLLC counsels Aligned’s management. Milbank LLP advises the Kuwait Investment Authority’s Wren House Infrastructure Management.
The transaction—pending regulatory approvals—is expected to close in the first half of 2026, cementing a new era in global AI infrastructure.
