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Gulf Business
22-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Bain Capital launches hscale to drive data centre expansion in EMEA region
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The announcement marks a significant milestone in Bain Capital's broader EMEA digital strategy, which began with its October 2024 acquisition of AQ Compute. With a leadership team boasting a track record of delivering nearly 7 gigawatts of Spearheading the venture is CEO Oliver Schiebel, former head of Mainova WebHouse, supported by a team of industry veterans with deep operational and technical expertise. The company is positioning itself as a customer-first provider of scalable, replicable infrastructure tailored to the complex and evolving needs of hyperscale clients. 'Our vision with hscale is to build the fastest route to market for hyperscalers — combining cleaner energy, high-capacity infrastructure and outstanding service,' said Schiebel. 'Backed by Bain Capital's global investment strength and operational know-how, we are developing digital infrastructure that is future-proof, sustainable and built for scale.' Aquila Group to have a 20 per cent stake in hscale Aquila Group, which sold AQ Compute to Bain Capital last year, remains invested with a 20 per cent stake in hscale. The sustainable asset management firm and its subsidiary, Aquila Clean Energy, will provide critical low-carbon and renewable energy expertise, supporting hscale's ESG commitments and long-term growth goals. Aquila will also back hscale with additional capital investment, underlining its confidence in the venture's trajectory. Michael Huber, principal at Bain Capital, confirmed that the firm plans a multi-billion Euro investment over the next few years, fueling an ambitious pipeline of over 1GW in key European data centre hubs including Frankfurt, London, Milan, Madrid, Oslo, Barcelona, and Zaragoza. More than 100MW is already under construction, enabling hscale to deliver near-term capacity for clients operating on accelerated digital transformation timelines. The platform's official debut will take place at the Datacloud Global Congress in Cannes this June, where hscale will serve as a Gold Sponsor. CTO Abed Jishi is scheduled to join a high-profile panel on June 5th, where he will outline the company's strategic blueprint and technology roadmap. As hyperscale demand intensifies and sustainability becomes a core differentiator, hscale enters the market with a powerful proposition: a purpose-built, AI-ready infrastructure platform backed by two giant s— Bain Capital and Aquila Group — that combines global investment muscle with deep sustainability credentials.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bain Capital unveils hscale and charts a course for rapid expansion of hyperscale data centres across EMEA
London, UK - Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced the launch of hyperscale provider hscale, marking the next step in the firm's expansion of its digital infrastructure footprint across the EMEA region. As part of this journey, which started with the acquisition of AQ Compute in October 2024, hscale is led by a newly appointed, highly experienced leadership team, and is underpinned by Bain Capital's proven strategies from successful data centre investments in Asia and the United States. hscale, custom built for growth and excellence, is committed to developing customer friendly, replicable and scalable digital infrastructure across the EMEA region that is bespoke to hyperscale customers' evolving requirements. Industry veterans make up the leadership team, including CEO Oliver Schiebel, who brings extensive experience from his tenure as CEO of Mainova WebHouse. The team has collectively delivered 6.85 GW of data centre capacity across EMEA and APAC, positioning hscale to meet the unprecedented demand for bespoke, high-capacity data centres. Aquila Group, the former owner of AQ Compute and a leader in sustainable assets, retains a 20 percent shareholding in hscale. The company will continue to contribute its renewable energy and sustainability expertise. In collaboration with Aquila Group and its subsidiary, Aquila Clean Energy, hscale will deploy low-carbon technologies and renewable energy solutions for its hyperscaler clients. In addition, Aquila Group will support hscale's growth ambitions with substantial investments. hscale Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Schiebel, said: ' hscale is set to leverage the robust capabilities and strategic assets of our heritage firm, aligning them with the innovative strategies and global expertise of Bain Capital. With access to cleaner energy projects, we will develop future-proof, scalable digital infrastructure tailored to the evolving needs of hyperscalers, driven by the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. Our friendly, honest and timely customer service sets hscale apart, allowing our customers the quickest journey to market.' Michael Huber, a Principal at Bain Capital, added: 'With a planned multi-billion Euro investment over the coming years, hscale is poised for rapid expansion. Our strategic pipeline includes over 1GW of projects in key locations such as Milan, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Oslo, Barcelona, and Zaragoza, with more than 100MW already under construction. This positions hscale to deliver near-term solutions that meet the specific requirements of our hyperscaler clients.' Official Launch at Datacloud Global Congress hscale will officially launch at the Datacloud Global Congress in Cannes in June 2025, where the company will serve as a Gold Sponsor. Chief Technology Officer, Abed Jishi, will participate in a panel discussion on 5th June, showcasing hscale's strategic vision and commitment to excellence. About Bain Capital Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private multi-asset alternative investment firms that creates lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 1984, we've applied our insight and experience to organically expand into numerous asset classes including private equity, credit, public equity, venture capital, real estate and other strategic areas of focus. The firm has offices on four continents, more than 1,750 employees and approximately $185 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit About hscale hscale is a pan-European data centre platform delivering sustainable and AI-ready infrastructure. Founded in 2025, it is a joint venture between Bain Capital and Aquila Group. With facilities across Europe, hscale serves hyperscalers and cloud services with high-performance, flexible infrastructure. Its designs feature ultra-high-density cooling, liquid cooling and heat reuse to support clients' ESG goals. Learn more at Press contacts: Bain Capital: Jason Lobo, Bain Capital jlobo@ Camarco baincapital@ hscale: Stefanie Casall, hscale APCO: hscaleEMEA@
