Aligned is a data centre platform acquired in July 2026 by an investment group including the AI Infrastructure Partnership, MGX and BlackRock’s GIP. [1][2]
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Who owns Aligned Data Centers?
Private · Shared acquisition; individual GIP stake not supplied; Via GIP; shared consortium acquisition; exact stake not supplied [1][2]
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Disclosed investment scope
Aligned Data Centers consortium acquisition [1][2]
As reported · 21 Jul 2026
Macquarie confirmed completion of its sale on 21 July 2026. Buyers include the AI Infrastructure Partnership, MGX and BlackRock’s GIP. This is shared ownership; exclusive BlackRock ownership, individual investor percentages and a UK operating footprint are not established. [1][2]
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Held entity · Aligned Data Centers consortium acquisition
Shared acquisition; individual GIP stake not supplied
Sale completed ·
Macquarie confirmed completion of its sale on 21 July 2026. Buyers include the AI Infrastructure Partnership, MGX and BlackRock’s GIP. This is shared ownership; exclusive BlackRock ownership, individual investor percentages and a UK operating footprint are not established.
Held entity · Aligned Data Centers consortium acquisition
Via GIP; shared consortium acquisition; exact stake not supplied
Sale completed ·
Macquarie confirmed completion of its sale on 21 July 2026. Buyers include the AI Infrastructure Partnership, MGX and BlackRock’s GIP. This is shared ownership; exclusive BlackRock ownership, individual investor percentages and a UK operating footprint are not established. This is a link through BlackRock’s ownership of the GIP manager, not a verified direct BlackRock corporate stake in the asset.
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