KKR Launches $10 Billion AI Data Center Venture Helix Digital Infrastructure, Led by Ex-AWS CEO Adam Selipsky
May 5, 2026
KKR Launches $10 Billion AI Data Center Venture Helix Digital Infrastructure, Led by Ex-AWS CEO Adam Selipsky
Global investment firm KKR is reportedly launching a new artificial intelligence infrastructure company, Helix Digital Infrastructure, with a budget exceeding $10 billion. The venture, which will develop and manage data centers as well as associated power and networking assets, is set to be led by former Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky, according to a report from Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the plans.
The move underscores the escalating demand for specialized infrastructure to support the rapid expansion of AI workloads. As hyperscale cloud providers and enterprises race to deploy generative AI models, the need for high-density data centers with robust energy and connectivity has surged, prompting major financial players to enter the space with large-scale capital commitments. KKR’s new venture is positioned to capture this wave, with a range of institutional backers, including a sovereign wealth fund and other strategic partners, already committed to backing the company.
Adam Selipsky, who has served as a senior advisor to KKR since September 2025, is expected to take the helm as CEO of Helix Digital Infrastructure. Selipsky previously led AWS from 2021 to 2024, overseeing the cloud giant’s explosive growth, and before that served as CEO of business intelligence software firm Tableau for five years. His deep experience in cloud computing and enterprise technology is seen as a key asset for the new venture.
KKR’s existing data center portfolio is substantial. The firm owns CyrusOne, a major data center operator, alongside BlackRock-owned GIP, and is a backer of European operator GTR. In 2023, KKR acquired a 20 percent stake in Singtel’s data center business for $800 million and is reportedly in talks to secure a larger stake. The firm also owns liquid cooling company CoolIT alongside Mubadala, though it was reported in March to be exploring options to divest the company. The launch of Helix Digital Infrastructure signals a further deepening of KKR’s commitment to the AI infrastructure sector, leveraging its existing assets and expertise to build a dedicated platform for the next generation of computing.
Source: datacenterdynamics
