Metrobloks Partners with Eurazeo in €100 Million Data Center Expansion

Eurazeo has announced a strategic partnership with the US-based developer and operator Metrobloks to invest €100 million in the expansion of next-generation data centers across Europe. Through its newly launched fund EZORE, Eurazeo aims to support the development of data centers located at the edge of city centers, focusing on Tier 1 FLAP-D markets and emerging Tier 2 regions including Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin, and Manchester. The collaboration targets low-latency applications central to advancements in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Additionally, sustainability is at the heart of this endeavor, striving to create energy-efficient and environmentally responsible data infrastructures. Metrobloks, with a seasoned team and extensive experience in data center development in Europe, will manage the provision of data center capacities suitable for a wide array of clients, from hyperscalers to large enterprises. Eurazeo will leverage its expertise in real estate investment, contributing financial, strategic, and human resources to ensure the success of the partnership and achieve substantial growth in the burgeoning data center industry.