# Kao Data: Information technology & services, Harlow, United Kingdom

> 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).

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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 reported Last round: Debt financing

Information technology & services Harlow, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 69 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 369M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Debt financing Jan 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## 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 all **369M** in the source's currency

Rounds **6**

Last round **Debt financing**

Last round date **Jan 2024**

Investors listed **5**

## 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.

- Sept 2025 **$62M** UK share allotment
- Jan 2025 **$29M** UK share allotment
- Dec 2024 **$56M** UK share allotment
- Oct 2024 **$39M** UK share allotment
- Jun 2024 **$13M** UK share allotment
- Mar 2024 **$10M** UK share allotment
- May 2023 **$61M** UK share allotment
- Jul 2022 **$8.7M** UK share allotment
- Jan 2022 **$122M** UK share allotment
- Aug 2021 **Amount not stated** UK share allotment

## Founders and team

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

- **Spencer Lamb** CEO
- **Bruce Claassen** CFO
- **Pete Judson** COO
- **David Bloom** Chairman

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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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
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/kao-data)

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