Digital Edge, a leading data center operator in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, has successfully raised $575 million in debt financing to drive the expansion of its data center footprint across key markets. The financing marks the company’s first holding company (HoldCo) loan facility and is set to support its growth strategy in South Korea, Japan, India, and other APAC regions.
The financing facility, structured at the holding company level, represents a significant evolution in Digital Edge's approach to capital management. HoldCo financing is a type of debt taken on by a holding company, separate from the operating group, to optimize financial flexibility.
"Since our inception, we have built and scaled a high-performing digital infrastructure platform across Asia-Pacific, supported by more than US$2 billion in green financings – many establishing landmark transactions in their markets", said John Freeman, CEO of Digital Edge. "This HoldCo facility represents the next evolution of our capital structure, extending our sustainable financing approach to the corporate level while strengthening our ability to execute with speed and discipline as AI and hyperscale demand accelerates across the region. The continued support of our lending partners is a strong endorsement of what we have built and the opportunity ahead."
The financing deal, which was supported by Clifford Capital, Deutsche Bank, MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered as mandated lead arrangers and book runners, includes provisions for sustainability. The loan features an option to convert into a Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL), contingent upon agreement on ambitious sustainability performance targets. MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Standard Chartered have also signed on as SLL coordinators to enable this transition.
Digital Edge has been actively expanding its presence in the APAC region, with approximately 25 data centers either operational or under construction. The company has secured more than 1.1GW of IT power across Japan, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Backed by New York-based private equity firm Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, Digital Edge was established in August 2020 and has since pursued a strategy of acquiring smaller operators to establish a foothold in various markets before developing larger facilities tailored for hyperscale customers.
This $575 million HoldCo facility underscores Digital Edge’s commitment to sustainable growth and its ability to adapt to the increasing demand for digital infrastructure driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and hyperscale computing. By strengthening its financial foundation, the company is well-positioned to accelerate its expansion efforts and respond to evolving market needs.
With its latest financing, Digital Edge continues to solidify its role as a key player in the APAC region’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure market, while also reinforcing its focus on sustainability and innovation.
