NorthC acquires six data centers from Colt Technology Services in Germany and the Netherlands

NorthC, a leading regional data center provider in northwestern Europe, has signed an agreement to acquire six data centers from Colt Technology Services (Colt), located in Germany and The Netherlands. This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens NorthC’s leading position in the Benelux and DACH regions.

The transaction includes data centers in key metropolitan regions including Frankfurt, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf and Amsterdam. The data centers collectively have a power availability of over 25 MW. As part of the agreement, Colt and NorthC entered into a long-term partnership agreement, whereby Colt will remain an important customer in the to be acquired data center facilities.

Alexandra Schless, CEO NorthC Group: “This represents another major milestone in our journey to operate the leading platform of regional data centers in northwestern Europe. Germany, as Europe’s largest economy, is a key strategic market for us. With this acquisition, we will strengthen our presence across key economic regions in Germany, which will unlock further growth and new opportunities. We’re also pleased to further expand our partnership with Colt as one of the major network providers within the rich connectivity eco-system in each facility.”

Keri Gilder, CEO Colt Technology Services, said: “For Colt, the sale enables us to focus on building our strengths in key strategic areas, driving growth, committing to an outstanding customer experience and building sustainable digital infrastructure.”

Completion of this acquisition is subject to customary conditions. NorthC has been advised by Evercore, acting as M&A advisor and Latham & Watkins serving as legal counsel on this transaction.

Alexandra Schless, Group CEO NorthC