Penta Infra Expands European Footprint with Strategic Data Center Acquisition in Munich

Penta Infra Expands European Footprint with Strategic Data Center Acquisition in Munich

January 29, 2026

European data center operator Penta Infra has announced the acquisition of a facility in Munich, Germany, marking a significant strategic move into one of the continent's most competitive and high-demand digital infrastructure markets. This expansion underscores the ongoing consolidation and growth within the European colocation sector, driven by robust enterprise demand and the accelerating needs of artificial intelligence workloads.

The company confirmed the deal this week, though specific financial terms and the identity of the seller were not disclosed. Penta Infra plans a comprehensive modernization and expansion of the acquired site, transforming it into a colocation data center with a planned IT capacity of 20 megawatts. The facility is slated to become operational in 2028.

Once completed, the Munich site will offer flexible deployment options, including support for high-density computing with liquid cooling capabilities—a critical feature for AI infrastructure. In line with growing sustainability mandates, the data center will integrate on-site solar panels and make its waste heat available for local district heating networks.

Bob Sprengers, CEO at Penta Infra, emphasized the strategic fit, stating, "Munich is home to some of Europe's leading enterprise customers and we are excited to bring Penta Infra's combination of flexibility, sustainability, and European data sovereignty to this market. Whether our customers need traditional colocation or high-density infrastructure for AI workloads, this facility will provide the performance and compliance assurances they require."

This acquisition represents Penta Infra's first data center in the Bavarian capital, complementing its existing German portfolio in Berlin, Leipzig, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. The move is backed by the company's owners, investment firms Photon Capital and PGGM. Alex Bakker, managing partner at Photon Capital, noted, "Munich is one of Europe's most attractive data center markets, combining a thriving technology ecosystem with strong enterprise demand. This acquisition accelerates Penta Infra's growth and reinforces our strategy of building a leading pan-European colocation platform."

The entry into Munich positions Penta Infra to compete directly with established operators in the region, including NTT, Equinix, and EdgeConneX. For the broader industry, the deal highlights the continued investor confidence in European digital infrastructure as a foundational asset for economic growth, particularly in major technology hubs with stringent data sovereignty and sustainability requirements.

Source: datacenterdynamics