European Data Center Developer GTR Secures $1.9 Billion Investment from KKR and Oak Hill

GTR Secures Major Funding to Fuel European Expansion January 7, 2026 In a significant move highlighting the intense capital flow into digital infrastructure, European data center developer Global Technical Realty (GTR) has secured a combined $1.9 billion in new equity commitments from global investment firms KKR and Oak Hill Capital. The transaction underscores the escalating demand for high-capacity, power-efficient facilities across Europe, driven by the dual engines of sustained cloud adoption and burgeoning artificial intelligence workloads. KKR, an existing investor in GTR, is deepening its commitment with an additional $1.5 billion equity investment, primarily from its Global Infrastructure Strategy funds. Concurrently, Oak Hill Capital is joining the capital table as a new investor with an approximate $400 million commitment. The substantial capital injection is earmarked to accelerate GTR's development pipeline, which includes greenfield projects and expansion into new European markets, though specific locations and capacities were not disclosed. The scale of the investment reflects the strategic importance both firms place on the European data center sector. KKR has now committed approximately $34 billion in equity to digital infrastructure across 24 platform investments, alongside over $20 billion in power and renewables. Its data center portfolio alone spans more than 155 facilities with a development pipeline exceeding 12 gigawatts. For Oak Hill, this marks its fourth platform investment in the data center sector, adding to a history of some 30 investments in the digital space. Industry executives framed the deal as a direct response to market fundamentals. "As rapid cloud growth continues and scaled AI demand begins to materialize, the need for high-quality, power-efficient, and scalable data center infrastructure in Europe has never been greater," said Andrew Peisch, a partner at KKR. He added that GTR has established itself as "one of Europe’s most capable developers of next-generation facilities." Adam Hahn, a partner at Oak Hill Capital, noted, "We are pleased to invest in GTR and collaborate with KKR to support a platform that sits at the intersection of cloud, AI, and critical infrastructure." For GTR, founded and led by CEO Franek Sodzawiczny, the capital represents a pivotal moment. "This investment marks a major inflection point for GTR," Sodzawiczny stated. "Demand from hyperscale and AI-driven customers across Europe continues to accelerate, and this capital enables us to scale our team, deepen our operating capabilities, and move faster into new markets." The company, which is actively developing sites in key markets including London, Zurich, Barcelona, and Petah Tikva, Israel, is poised to significantly expand its footprint. The deal signals continued robust investor confidence in the long-term growth trajectory of European digital infrastructure, positioning well-capitalized developers like GTR to compete for large-scale, power-intensive projects demanded by the world's largest cloud and AI companies. Source: datacenterdynamics