Data centres are attracting unprecedented investor interest, but are they real estate, infrastructure or something else entirely? Join our briefing on 22 October at 10:00 CET to explore the opportunities, risks and investment approaches shaping this rapidly evolving asset class.
Drawing on insights from INREV's recent research paper, 'Data centres: Navigating a fluid asset class', this briefing will cover:
- Why data centres are best understood as a hybrid asset class, combining characteristics of real estate, infrastructure and private equity
- The different routes to market, from powered land and development projects to stabilised assets and operating platforms
- Key investment risks, including power constraints, technology risk, sustainability considerations and exit liquidity
- How investors can determine whether to build in-house expertise or partner with specialist operators and managers
Hear directly from industry experts:
- Christian Kallenbach, Head of Business Development, Sales & Marketing, GARBE.DC
- Radu Mircea, Head of Investment Strategy, PATRIZIA
- Robert Björk, Partner, Areim