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.

From Grid Gaps to Grid Gains

Takanock’s innovation lies in addressing the root problem: reliability and time-to-power. By serving as a bridge solution before traditional infrastructure is complete, Takanock eases pressure on utilities while supporting faster deployments of compute-heavy workloads.

The company also touts a strong sustainability pitch. Its dispatchable systems are designed to support the broader grid, enabling more renewables integration and adding grid flexibility in high-demand regions.

"Reliable power is the cornerstone of scaling data centers," said Jon Mauck, senior managing director and head of data centers at DigitalBridge. "Takanock offers the rare blend of operational agility and commercial sophistication to turn complex energy challenges into scalable infrastructure wins."

Institutional Capital Backs a High-Voltage Vision

DigitalBridge, known for its focus on electrification infrastructure, and ArcLight, which targets digital infrastructure investments, see Takanock as a clear answer to industry needs.

"As grid-served power becomes more costly and uncertain, Takanock's strategy is refreshingly actionable," said Jake Erhard, partner at ArcLight. "Their team brings a differentiated, forward-looking approach that blends speed, reliability, and affordability.”

The deal reflects growing investor appetite for alternative power solutions, especially those serving the booming data center sector. As energy grids strain under the pressure of AI, cloud computing, and crypto mining, solutions that bypass the bottlenecks—like Takanock’s—are gaining traction.

DigitalBridge handled the transaction using in-house counsel. Legal representatives for ArcLight and Takanock were not disclosed.

With $500 million now powering its expansion, Takanock is charging ahead—one kilowatt at a time—into a future where speed to power means speed to scale.