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February 3, 2026

Investment Banking: ACS is joined by Global Infrastructure Partners to launch a global data centre development platform with initial 1.7 GW portfolio

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CIGP is honoured to have supported ACS Group (“ACS”), a global leader in digital infrastructure, in connection with the formation of a 50:50 joint venture with Global Infrastructure Partners (“GIP”), a leading global infrastructure investor and part of BlackRock Group, dedicated to developing and operating next-generation data centres, worldwide.

ACS Press Release: ACS is joined by Global Infrastructure Partners to launch a global data center development platform with initial 1.7 GW portfolio

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, ACS is a global leader in digital infrastructure. It has an existing portfolio of 1.7GW data center assets under development across Europe, the United States and Australia. The transaction values these assets (on 100% basis) at more than €2 billion, consisting of a combination of cash payments plus earn-outs that are contingent on achieving predefined commercial milestones. 

This collaboration unites ACS’s world-class technological, industrial and land investment capabilities with GIP’s proven investment expertise, delivering fully integrated, scalable, and sustainable data center solutions tailored for hyperscalers, AI innovators, and enterprise clients globally. 

CIGP is honoured to have contributed to this significant undertaking, underpinning its dedication to supporting its clients with integrity, efficiency and professionalism, as they pursue transformative opportunities. 

“We are delighted to have served as strategic advisor on this landmark transaction. Our engagement underscores our ability to deliver sophisticated solutions across complex transactions, and we remain committed to supporting our global clients in achieving their strategic objectives.” 

Shared by Luciano Tattoni, Managing Partner, CIGP

About ACS Group (www.grupoacs.com)

ACS Group is a global, integrated, and diverse organisation that develops, invests in, designs, constructs, and operates projects in advanced technology, energy transition, sustainable mobility, critical minerals, natural resources, social infrastructure, and large-scale civil engineering.

The Group has 157,000 employees worldwide and revenues over $50 billion in 2025. Its global network gives us scale and coverage to mobilize resources quickly and efficiently for clients, provide fulfilling careers for our people, and make long-term investments in innovation and research. It has deep understanding of its markets, long-standing relationships in its communities, and unrivalled technical expertise that delivers solutions for its clients. For more information, visit www.grupoacs.com.

About GIP (www.global-infra.com)

GIP, a part of BlackRock, is a leading independent infrastructure investment firm with Assets under Management (AUM) of USD 170 billion. GIP invests in, owns, and operates large-scale assets in energy, transport, digital infrastructure, water/waste, and related sectors, emphasizing decarbonization and energy transition.

About CIGP (www.cigp.com)

CIGP Group is an independent financial advisory firm, originated in Geneva, specialised in providing comprehensive investment banking, wealth management, and asset management services to entrepreneurs and their families for over 60 years on both personal and corporate matters. CIGP is currently responsible for administering and managing assets totaling c. US$3 billion, invested across a broad spectrum of asset classes. Over the past decade, CIGP has expanded its international presence to include offices in Hong Kong, Milan, London, and Dubai, allowing the firm to remain close to clients and responsive to their evolving requirements. 

 

Enquiries:

CIGP Investment Banking
Luciano Tattoni, Managing Partner
advisory@cigp.com 
+852 3842 1111