MoneyThe story, in brief
Carlyle to sell $2.6bn data centre power unit to EQT for fivefold return
$2.6B. That's what Carlyle just pulled from selling a data centre power unit to EQT—a fivefold return that signals where PE money is flowing in the AI boom.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Private equity is aggressively monetizing AI infrastructure bets. This exit validates the thesis that data centre power and cooling tech are now strategic assets commanding premium valuations—a signal that AI capex intensity will only accelerate.
The key facts
5 to knowCarlyle selling data centre power unit to EQT for $2.6B
Fivefold return on investment
Deal driven by strong AI infrastructure demand
PE portfolio company exit in hot infrastructure market
Signals acceleration of data centre capex and power requirements
Go to the source
Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Deal underscores bright spot for private equity portfolio company sales amid strong demand for AI infrastructure