# Top 50 Data Centers Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded data centers startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $61B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/data-centers-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Aligned Data Centers** Aligned Data Centers is a prominent private hyperscale data center infrastructure provider, established in 2013 and headquartered in Plano, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aligned-data-centers) Aligned Data Centers is a prominent private hyperscale data center infrastructure provider, established in 2013 and headquartered in Plano, Texas. *Founded* 2013 Plano, United States **$12B** last round Jan 2025
- 2 [**Crusoe** Crusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crusoe) Crusoe is an energy-first AI infrastructure company that develops and operates large-scale, AI-optimized data centers powered by clean energy sources. *Founded* 2018 Denver, United States **$9.9B** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Vantage Data Centers** Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vantage-data-centers) Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses. *Founded* 2010 Denver, United States **$8.6B** last round Jan 2026
- 4 [**Core Scientific** Core Scientific operates blockchain data centers and manufactures digital currency mining servers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/core-scientific) Core Scientific operates blockchain data centers and manufactures digital currency mining servers. *Founded* 2017 Dover, United States **$5.4B** last round Aug 2026
- 5 [**DayOne** DayOne is a Singapore-based company that develops and operates advanced data center infrastructure for hyperscalers and large enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dayone) DayOne is a Singapore-based company that develops and operates advanced data center infrastructure for hyperscalers and large enterprises. *Founded* 2022 Singapore, Singapore **$4.5B** last round Jun 2026
- 6 [**Rowan Digital Infrastructure** Rowan Digital Infrastructure designs to deliver low-cost net zero solutions to green data centers](https://millionrounds.com/company/rowan-digital-infrastructure) Rowan Digital Infrastructure designs to deliver low-cost net zero solutions to green data centers *Founded* 2020 United States **$3.0B** last round May 2026
- 7 [**AirTrunk** AirTrunk develops and operates large scale wholesale data centers for the Asia Pacific market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airtrunk) AirTrunk develops and operates large scale wholesale data centers for the Asia Pacific market. *Founded* 2014 North Sydney, Australia **$2.1B** last round Mar 2026
- 8 [**Novva Data Centers** Novva Data Centers is a developer and operator of sustainable data center facilities based in West Jordan, Utah.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novva-data-centers) Novva Data Centers is a developer and operator of sustainable data center facilities based in West Jordan, Utah. *Founded* 2018 West Jordan, United States **$2.0B** last round Mar 2025
- 9 [**Compass Datacenters** Compass Datacenters is a wholesale provider delivering dedicated data centers for businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/compass-datacenters) Compass Datacenters is a wholesale provider delivering dedicated data centers for businesses. *Founded* 2011 Dallas, United States **$1.3B** last round Jun 2023
- 10 [**DataBank** DataBank is a prominent enterprise-class data center provider based in Dallas, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/databank) DataBank is a prominent enterprise-class data center provider based in Dallas, Texas. *Founded* 2005 Dallas, United States **$1.1B** last round Jun 2026
- 11 [**Prime Data Centers** Prime Data Centers offers purpose-built data center development with customer partnership options and tax advantages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prime-data-centers) Prime Data Centers offers purpose-built data center development with customer partnership options and tax advantages. *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$900M** last round Jun 2026
- 12 [**Vantage**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vantage) *Founded* - United States **$843M** last round Jun 2025
- 13 [**DC BLOX** We build and operate edge connected data centers enabled with speed of light business continuity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dcblox) We build and operate edge connected data centers enabled with speed of light business continuity. *Founded* 2014 Atlanta, United States **$840M** last round May 2026
- 14 [**Scala Data Centers** Scala Data Centers is a scaled hyper-scale data center operator located in Brazil.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scala-data-centers) Scala Data Centers is a scaled hyper-scale data center operator located in Brazil. *Founded* 2020 Barueri, Brazil **$804M** last round Jul 2025
- 15 [**Flexential** A Information Technology Company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flexential) A Information Technology Company. *Founded* 2018 Centennial, United States **$800M** last round Aug 2026
- 16 [**Yondr Group** Yondr Group is a developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yondr-group) Yondr Group is a developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers. *Founded* 2018 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$717M** last round Feb 2026
- 17 [**Cologix** Cologix operates 3 Central Ohio enterprise-grade data centers offering the densest interconnectivity in the region & the only regional data center to offer acce](https://millionrounds.com/company/cologix) Cologix operates 3 Central Ohio enterprise-grade data centers offering the densest interconnectivity in the region & the only regional data center to offer acce *Founded* 2010 Denver, United States **$676M** last round Mar 2026
- 18 [**Oxide Computer Company** Oxide Computer Company, founded in 2019 and based in Emeryville, California, specializes in cloud computing solutions for on-premises data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxide-computer-company) Oxide Computer Company, founded in 2019 and based in Emeryville, California, specializes in cloud computing solutions for on-premises data centers. *Founded* 2019 Emeryville, United States **$645M** last round Aug 2026
- 19 [**Boom Supersonic**](https://millionrounds.com/company/boom-supersonic) *Founded* - United States **$433M** last round Dec 2025
- 20 [**Starcloud** Starcloud, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/starcloud) Starcloud, Inc. *Founded* 2024 Redmond, United States **$430M** last round Aug 2026
- 21 [**Cowboy Space Corporation** Cowboy Space Corporation is a space infrastructure company dedicated to building orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cowboy-space-corporation) Cowboy Space Corporation is a space infrastructure company dedicated to building orbital data centers for artificial intelligence. *Founded* 2023 San Carlos, United States **$275M** last round May 2026
- 22 [**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).](https://millionrounds.com/company/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* 2014 Harlow, United Kingdom **$262M** last round Jan 2024
- 23 [**Celestial AI** Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/celestial-ai) Celestial AI is a semiconductor and AI infrastructure company specializing in optical interconnect technology for data centers and AI computing systems. *Founded* 2020 Santa Clara, United States **$250M** last round Mar 2025
- 24 [**Tachyum** Tachyum, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tachyum) Tachyum, Inc. *Founded* 2016 Las Vegas, United States **$245M** last round Oct 2025
- 25 [**Eridu** Eridu is a hardware startup based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eridu) Eridu is a hardware startup based in Silicon Valley, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2024 Saratoga, United States **$200M** last round Mar 2026
- 26 [**VEIR** VEIR is a technology company founded in 2019, based in Woburn, Massachusetts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veir) VEIR is a technology company founded in 2019, based in Woburn, Massachusetts. *Founded* 2019 Woburn, United States **$185M** last round Oct 2026
- 27 [**Galaxy Digital** Galaxy builds the economy that runs on code, investing across digital assets moving onchain and the AI data centers powering the future of finance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/galaxy-digital) Galaxy builds the economy that runs on code, investing across digital assets moving onchain and the AI data centers powering the future of finance. *Founded* - New York, United States **$180M** last round Jul 2026
- 28 [**KarmanEdge** KarmanEdge operates data centers in philippine, was formed as a JV from Globe, ST Telemedia and Ayala.](https://millionrounds.com/company/karmanedge) KarmanEdge operates data centers in philippine, was formed as a JV from Globe, ST Telemedia and Ayala. *Founded* 2022 Philippine **$175M** last round Mar 2022
- 29 [**Emerald AI** Emerald AI is an energy technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2024 by Varun Sivaram.](https://millionrounds.com/company/emerald-ai) Emerald AI is an energy technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2024 by Varun Sivaram. *Founded* 2024 Washington, United States **$173M** last round Aug 2026
- 30 [**Fermi America** Fermi America builds energy and AI infrastructure to power next-gen data centers using nuclear, gas, solar, and grid-based solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fermi-america) Fermi America builds energy and AI infrastructure to power next-gen data centers using nuclear, gas, solar, and grid-based solutions. *Founded* - Amarillo, United States **$156M** last round Apr 2026
- 31 [**Elea Data Centers** Elea Data Centers is a data center infrastructure platform with geographical presence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elea-data-centers) Elea Data Centers is a data center infrastructure platform with geographical presence. *Founded* - Botafogo, Brazil **$150M** last round Sept 2025
- 32 [**Datacenter United** Datacenter United is a telecommunications firm that offers data centers, migration, structured cabling, and workplace recovery services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/datacenter-united) Datacenter United is a telecommunications firm that offers data centers, migration, structured cabling, and workplace recovery services. *Founded* 2010 Antwerp, Belgium **$141M** last round Sept 2025
- 33 [**T5 Data Centers** T5 Data Centers owns and operates enterprise and wholesale data centers across North America.](https://millionrounds.com/company/t5-data-centers) T5 Data Centers owns and operates enterprise and wholesale data centers across North America. *Founded* 2008 Atlanta, United States **$113M** last round May 2013
- 34 [**Amperesand** Amperesand is a Singapore-based deep-tech company founded in 2023, specializing in the design and manufacture of Medium Voltage Solid-State Transformers (SST).](https://millionrounds.com/company/amperesand) Amperesand is a Singapore-based deep-tech company founded in 2023, specializing in the design and manufacture of Medium Voltage Solid-State Transformers (SST). *Founded* 2023 Singapore, Singapore **$110M** last round Jun 2026
- 35 [**Ascent Corporation** Ascent Corporation provides solutions for the planning, development and operation of data centers and other mission critical facilities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ascent-corporation) Ascent Corporation provides solutions for the planning, development and operation of data centers and other mission critical facilities. *Founded* 1998 St. Louis, United States **$107M** last round Apr 2012
- 36 [**Hydra Host** Hydra Host is a Miami-based technology company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydra-host) Hydra Host is a Miami-based technology company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Miami, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**BYTEGRID** ByteGrid Holdings LLC owns, develops and operates wholesale and compliant grade data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bytegrid) ByteGrid Holdings LLC owns, develops and operates wholesale and compliant grade data centers. *Founded* 2010 Silver Spring, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2013
- 38 [**Hammerspace** Hammerspace is a software company founded in 2018, headquartered in Redwood City, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hammerspace) Hammerspace is a software company founded in 2018, headquartered in Redwood City, California. *Founded* 2018 Redwood City, United States **$100M** last round Feb 2026
- 39 [**Verne Global** Verne Global is a tech company focused on providing data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verne-global) Verne Global is a tech company focused on providing data centers. *Founded* 2007 London, United Kingdom **$98M** last round Jan 2015
- 40 [**Lightbits Labs** Lightbits Labs is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightbits-labs) Lightbits Labs is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 San Jose, United States **$92M** last round Jun 2022
- 41 [**CloudPassage** CloudPassage offers a server security and compliance platform that works seamlessly across data centers and elastic infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudpassage) CloudPassage offers a server security and compliance platform that works seamlessly across data centers and elastic infrastructure. *Founded* 2009 San Francisco, United States **$89M** last round Aug 2015
- 42 [**Vertical Semiconductor** Vertical Semiconductor is an MIT-spun company dedicated to reinventing power conversion for AI chips and data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical-semiconductor) Vertical Semiconductor is an MIT-spun company dedicated to reinventing power conversion for AI chips and data centers. *Founded* - Cambridge, United States **$84M** last round Oct 2026
- 43 [**RF Code** RF Code, founded in 1997 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in automated, real-time critical asset tracking and environmental monitoring solutions for data](https://millionrounds.com/company/rf-code) RF Code, founded in 1997 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in automated, real-time critical asset tracking and environmental monitoring solutions for data *Founded* 1997 Austin, United States **$81M** last round Nov 2018
- 44 [**Guardicore** Guardicore provides micro-segmentation and workload protection solutions for data centers and public clouds.](https://millionrounds.com/company/guardicore) Guardicore provides micro-segmentation and workload protection solutions for data centers and public clouds. *Founded* - United States **$80M** last round May 2019
- 45 [**nEye.ai** We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neye-ai) We are nEye.ai, an optical switch startup founded in 2020 to revolutionize the future of data centers. *Founded* 2020 Santa Clara, United States **$80M** last round Apr 2026
- 46 [**Chelsio Communications** Chelsio Communications is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 1997.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chelsio-communications) Chelsio Communications is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 1997. *Founded* 1997 Sunnyvale, United States **$79M** last round Nov 2009
- 47 [**GridCARE** GridCARE is an energy technology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gridcare) GridCARE is an energy technology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Redwood City, United States **$78M** last round May 2026
- 48 [**Submer** Submer is a cleantech company based in Barcelona, founded in 2015 by Daniel Pope and Pol Valls.](https://millionrounds.com/company/submer) Submer is a cleantech company based in Barcelona, founded in 2015 by Daniel Pope and Pol Valls. *Founded* 2015 Rubi, Spain **$76M** last round Dec 2024
- 49 [**Coho Data** Coho Data was a software-defined storage and rack-scale converged infrastructure company founded in 2011 and based in Santa Clara, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coho-data) Coho Data was a software-defined storage and rack-scale converged infrastructure company founded in 2011 and based in Santa Clara, California. *Founded* 2011 Santa Clara, Canada **$65M** last round May 2015
- 50 [**Accelsius** Accelsius is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centers, high-performance computing (HPC),](https://millionrounds.com/company/accelsius) Accelsius is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centers, high-performance computing (HPC), *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$65M** last round Jan 2026

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