Vantage Data Centers has announced a USD 1.6 billion investment to scale its Asia-Pacific operations, with the funding led by affiliates of GIC and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), both existing backers of the company. The substantial investment will support the acquisition of Yondr Group's 300MW+ hyperscale data center campus in Johor, Malaysia, and provide additional capital for further regional growth.

Strategic Acquisition in Malaysia

The centerpiece of this expansion is the acquisition of the Johor site, located in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. The campus spans nearly 73 acres and will be known as JHB1. Once fully developed, it will deliver more than 300MW of IT capacity across three advanced data centers. The Johor location offers dark fiber connectivity to nearby markets and incorporates sustainability-focused features such as direct-to-chip liquid cooling.

The campus is on track to meet EDGE certification standards and was initially financed through a green loan, aligning with Vantage's broader commitment to environmentally responsible infrastructure.

Regional Market Position

Johor is emerging as a key data center hub in Southeast Asia, benefiting from its proximity to Singapore, competitive costs, and government incentives. The acquisition will expand Vantage's APAC footprint to 1GW of operational and planned capacity across Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The investment follows Vantage's recent growth momentum and underscores rising demand for digital infrastructure in the region, driven by AI and cloud computing adoption.

With the support of GIC, ADIA, and DigitalBridge, one of its largest investors, Vantage, aims to strengthen its position as a leading provider of sustainable, large-scale data center solutions for global AI and cloud providers.

Executive Perspectives

Jeremy Deutsch, president of Vantage Data Centers, APAC, emphasized the significance of the investment: “This significant investment marks a pivotal milestone in our APAC growth journey. With the support of GIC and ADIA, we are positioned as one of the largest providers of sustainable AI and cloud digital infrastructure in the region. Adding the Johor campus to our portfolio will bring our APAC footprint to 1 GW of capacity. This acquisition enables Vantage APAC to continue to deliver scale and speed for our customers.”

Boon Chin Hau, chief investment officer, infrastructure at GIC, expressed confidence in the partnership: “We are pleased to partner with Vantage, alongside DigitalBridge and ADIA, to support the development of data center infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region. As a leading global data center developer and operator, Vantage is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for data center capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to contributing to its ongoing expansion and success.”

Investment Strategy and Timeline

Khadem AlRemeithi, executive director of the infrastructure department at ADIA, highlighted the strategic alignment of the investment: “This expansion of our existing relationship with Vantage, one of the world's leading developers and operators of hyperscale data centers, aligns with our strategy of investing in infrastructure that enables digitalization. This new commitment supports the growth of Vantage's APAC platform at a time when advances in AI and cloud computing are driving regional demand for data center capacity.”

Jon Mauck, senior managing director and head of data centers at DigitalBridge, noted the continued partnership: “This is an exciting moment for Vantage as it accelerates its expansion across Asia-Pacific. GIC and ADIA have been trusted, long-term partners, and their continued support underscores confidence in Vantage's ability to execute at scale in high-demand markets.”

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary conditions. The transaction represents a significant expansion of Vantage's presence in the Asia-Pacific region, positioning the company to capitalize on the growing demand for data center infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing applications.

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