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Kao Data

Kao Data is a UK-based developer and operator of advanced data centers focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Funding reportedLast round: Debt financing

Information technology & servicesHarlow, United Kingdom

About Kao Data

Kao Data is a UK-based developer and operator of advanced data centers focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Harlow, Essex, the company has established a strong presence across the UK, with plans for expansion into Greater Manchester. Kao Data is backed by notable investors and has raised approximately $473 million in funding. The company offers a range of colocation services, including dedicated space, power, and cooling for clients' servers, as well as customized build-to-suit solutions. Kao Data's facilities are optimized for GPU-accelerated computing and HPC simulations, featuring ultra-low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and 100% renewable energy operations. With a commitment to sustainability and advanced connectivity, Kao Data serves a diverse clientele, including enterprise, cloud, and research sectors, and is recognized as a leading operator in the UK's data center industry.

What company datasets say Kao Data raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all369Min the source's currency
Rounds6
Last roundDebt financing
Last round dateJan 2024
Investors listed5

Funding filed with regulators

Kao Data filed 10 raises, $401M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

  1. Sept 2025$62MUK share allotment
  2. Jan 2025$29MUK share allotment
  3. Dec 2024$56MUK share allotment
  4. Oct 2024$39MUK share allotment
  5. Jun 2024$13MUK share allotment
  6. Mar 2024$10MUK share allotment
  7. May 2023$61MUK share allotment
  8. Jul 2022$8.7MUK share allotment
  9. Jan 2022$122MUK share allotment
  10. Aug 2021Amount not statedUK share allotment

Founders and team

From Kao Data's own website: 4 on the team.

  • Spencer LambCEO
  • Bruce ClaassenCFO
  • Pete JudsonCOO
  • David BloomChairman

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

fiber connectivitygpu-accelerated computinghvo fuel backup generatorsclean energy & technologycarrier neutraluk’s largest data centre in londonhybrid cloudnvidia cambridge-1distributionai & hpcuk’s largest data centre in harlownvidia dgx-readyscalable solutionsuk’s largest data centre in manchesterresearch and academiaenterprises

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Sector
Information technology & services
Industry code
NAICS 23821, 518210, SIC 3571, 7374
Region
England
Part of
Infratil
Revenue
10.5M a year, as listed
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