DigitalBridge Group, Inc. is a global alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure. It invests in and operates businesses across the digital ecosystem, including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure. The firm manages infrastructure assets for its limited partners and shareholders. It was incorporated in 1991 in Maryland and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Vantage Data Centers Seeks Up to $2B From Institutional Investors
Vantage Data Centers is turning to institutional investors, including Pimco and Prudential Financial's PGIM, to raise up to $2B for its data center build-outs as lenders face political and community opposition, according to the Financial Times. The Denver, Colorado-based developer began talks in the first half of 2026 and borrowing terms are still under negotiation, people familiar with the matter told the FT. Under a plan called Project Baja, Vantage aims to secure a new revolving loan whose proceeds could be used across multiple locations, including data center campuses in Virginia and Nevada. The DigitalBridge-backed company is said to have borrowed nearly $48B from large banks since the beginning of 2025, while lenders have recently encountered political and community pushback that adds another layer of due diligence to funding assessments. Last month, Vantage was reported to be exploring options including an IPO to raise around $10B or a sale, including a stake sale, as soon as next year.
DigitalBridge Opens Tokyo Office Led by Soichiro Suda
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. has announced the opening of its Tokyo office, led by Soichiro Suda, who joined the firm as Managing Director in January 2026. The move strengthens the firm's ability to originate investments, support portfolio companies, and deepen relationships with local partners in Japan. DigitalBridge's Japan portfolio includes Nippon Gateway Infrastructure, an enterprise-focused data center platform formed in partnership with JEXI and anchored by facilities acquired from NEC Corporation, as well as JTOWER and Vantage Data Centers. Suda brings over 30 years of experience, having previously served as Chief Investment Officer at Japan Extensive Infrastructure and held roles at Macquarie Asset Management and Mitsubishi Corporation. The expansion comes as Japan's government targets ¥101.6 trillion in public and private investment in AI and semiconductors through 2040.
DigitalBridge CEO Warns of Late 1990s Moment After $4B SoftBank Sale
Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge Group, warned on CNBC that the AI infrastructure market is in a "toppy-esque moment" similar to the late 1990s, just as his company's $4 billion sale to SoftBank Group Corp. nears completion. DigitalBridge agreed on December 29, 2025, to be acquired for $16.00 per share in cash, a deal shareholders approved in April 2026, with DBRG last trading at $15.96. Ganzi highlighted a widening leverage divide, noting DigitalBridge maintains a 45% loan-to-value ratio while newer competitors push to 70-80%, a condition he compared to altitude sickness. He also criticized NVIDIA's chip-financing structure, which involves raising over $500 billion from partners like Apollo and BlackRock, as "priced to perfection," and pointed to NVIDIA's Q2 FY2027 revenue of $96.22 billion, up 105.8% year over year, as evidence of the market's exuberance.
DigitalBridge to delist preferred shares as SoftBank deal nears
DigitalBridge Group announced plans to delist its Series H, Series I, and Series J preferred shares from the NYSE as it moves toward its acquisition by an affiliate of SoftBank Group. The company expects to become an indirect subsidiary of SoftBank after the merger closes, and said the delisting will reduce compliance costs and management resources required to maintain the listing. It does not plan to list the preferred shares on another national exchange. After the merger, holders of each preferred series will have the right to convert their shares into cash within a specified conversion period.
DigitalBridge to Acquire Australian Smart Meter Provider PLUS ES
DigitalBridge announced that an investment vehicle it manages has agreed to acquire PLUS ES, an Australian smart meter provider within the Ausgrid Group. PLUS ES operates about 2 million smart meters across Australia, offering energy data services to retailers, utilities, and network operators. DigitalBridge's Head of Asia Pacific, Justin Chang, cited long-term growth potential from Australia's smart-meter rollout, supported by established customer relationships and contracted deployments. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
Switch files confidentially for US IPO that could value data center operator at $50 billion
Switch Inc. has filed confidentially for a U.S. initial public offering that could take place as early as November, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Las Vegas-based data center operator is working with Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley on the potential listing, and could seek a valuation approaching $50 billion including debt. The company has also been working on a funding round led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, which was reported in July to be targeting about $2 billion. Switch operates data centers in Nevada, Michigan, Georgia and Texas, and is majority owned by DigitalBridge Group, which led an investor group alongside IFM Investors in acquiring Switch for $11 billion including debt in 2022. The planned listing comes as data center operators seek to tap investor demand for companies positioned to benefit from rising artificial intelligence infrastructure spending.
DigitalBridge Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
DigitalBridge Group announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. In light of the proposed transaction with SoftBank Group Corp., the company will not host a conference call or provide detailed financial guidance. An investor presentation is available on the company's website, and further details will be included in its forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
DigitalBridge and JEXI Form Nippon Gateway Infrastructure Data Center Platform in Japan
DigitalBridge and Japan Extensive Infrastructure have formed Nippon Gateway Infrastructure, a new colocation data center platform in Japan. NGI launches with a foundational portfolio of data center assets acquired from NEC Corporation, comprising facilities in the Greater Tokyo and Greater Osaka regions. NEC will remain a strategic customer while NGI intends to expand its enterprise platform. Hiroshi Ogasawara has been appointed President and CEO, Masato Hoshino as Executive Vice President and COO, and Yoshiaki Fujimori as Chairman. NGI aims to become a leading enterprise-focused colocation data center platform in Japan, pursuing growth through strategic acquisitions, expansion of existing facilities, and selective greenfield developments.
DigitalBridge Weighs $2 Billion Options for Malaysia Data Center Business
DigitalBridge Group is weighing strategic options for Malaysia's AIMS Data Centre Holding Sdn., including a possible fundraise, new investors or an outright sale. The US-based digital infrastructure firm is working with a financial adviser and has already reached out to potential investors to test interest, according to people familiar with the matter. A transaction could value AIMS at about $2 billion, though discussions remain ongoing and DigitalBridge may still decide not to move forward. DigitalBridge acquired 49% of AIMS' ordinary shares, all of its irredeemable convertible preference shares and 21% of AIMS Data Centre (Thailand) Ltd. in a 2023 transaction that valued AIMS at about $775 million. If a deal around the reported $2 billion valuation moves ahead, it could mark a major step-up for the Malaysia-based data-center platform.
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