Global private investment firm Bain Capital has launched a hyperscale provider, hscale, to expand its digital infrastructure footprint across the EMEA region.
The new launch is looking to develop replicable and scalable digital infrastructure across the region that is bespoke to hyperscale customers’ evolving requirements.
The leadership team of hscale includes chief executive Oliver Schiebel, former head of Frankfurt-based data centre Mainova WebHouse.
Schiebel spoke of how the launch is set to innovate the space. “With access to cleaner energy projects, we will develop future-proof, scalable digital infrastructure tailored to the evolving needs of hyperscalers, driven by the rapid growth of AI and cloud services,” he said.
Aquila Group, the former owner of AQ Compute and a leader in sustainable assets, retains a 20 percent shareholding in hscale.
In collaboration with Aquila Group and its subsidiary, Aquila Clean Energy, hscale will deploy low-carbon technologies and renewable energy solutions for its hyperscaler clients.
Aquila Group will also support hscale’s growth ambitions with substantial investments.
Michael Huber, a principal at Bain Capital, added: “With a planned multi-billion euro investment over the coming years, hscale is poised for rapid expansion.
“Our strategic pipeline includes over 1GW of projects in key locations […] with more than 100MW already under construction.
“This positions hscale to deliver near-term solutions that meet the specific requirements of our hyperscaler clients.”
Hscale will officially launch at the Datacloud Global Congress in June.
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