Digital Realty closes $3.25B fund for U.S. hyperscale data centers, expands private capital team.

Digital Realty has finalized its inaugural U.S. hyperscale data center fund, securing $3.25 billion from global institutional investors to develop and own data centers in key U.S. metros. The company retains a 20% stake and manages the fund to support its PlatformDIGITAL growth, enhancing capital diversification and long-term value creation. It also expanded its Strategic Private Capital team with two senior hires to strengthen fund management and capital raising capabilities. This move positions Digital Realty to meet rising demand driven by digital transformation, cloud, and AI growth.