QScale announced a strategic investment by Aligned Data Centers to rapidly accelerate its development of high-density computing center ecosystems across Québec. The investment round included support from existing shareholders, including the government of Québec through Investissement Québec and Desjardins Capital.
QScale said it will use the investment proceeds to develop future phases of its flagship Q01 facility and fund the development of other future campuses.
Aligned, which is majority owned by funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management, is a leading technology infrastructure company offering innovative, sustainable, and adaptive scale data centers and build-to-scale solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise customers.
“We are delighted to welcome Aligned as a strategic partner and investor, supporting our mission to become a foremost sustainable digital infrastructure leader in Québec. This financing will enable us to accelerate our growth strategy and broaden our world-class high-density computing centers throughout the province, fostering skilled job opportunities and spurring economic development in local communities,” said Martin Bouchard, CEO of QScale.