Singapore-based data center operator DayOne is pushing to file publicly in mid-October for an IPO as soon as November, navigating a tightening market environment as investors shift focus toward contracted power, customer diversification, and clear cash flows.
Key IPO Details & Data Center Landscape:
- DayOne IPO Target: Backed by Coatue and Hillhouse (after raising $4.5B in Series C funding in June), DayOne could seek up to $5 billion at a valuation around $20 billion.
- Operational Footprint: DayOne holds ~2.1 gigawatts (GW) of capacity bookings across Asia-Pacific and Europe (including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, Finland, and Spain).
- SB Energy IPO Delayed: SoftBank-backed SB Energy postponed marketing its IPO amid SEC questions and investor scrutiny surrounding its ~$60 billion valuation and heavy single-customer dependence on OpenAI.
- Pipeline Momentum: Switch has filed confidentially for a U.S. listing (expected to follow DayOne), while Vantage Data Centers and CyrusOne explore public market debuts.
- AI Infrastructure Financing: U.S. tech giants’ AI-related capex is projected to reach ~$1 trillion by 2027 (Moody’s). Investors now prioritize operators with secured power grids, liquid-cooling readiness, and long-dated take-or-pay contracts.
A pivotal moment for AI digital infrastructure as public markets demand real yields and contracted capacity over speculative growth! 📊☁️⚡
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