Key Takeaways
SoftBank Group is in talks to acquire DigitalBridge Group, a major player in digital infrastructure asset management.
DigitalBridge manages data centers and telecom towers and is expanding into AI data centers in Asia through partnerships like KT in South Korea.
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SoftBank Group, a global investment holding company focused on technology and telecommunications, is in talks to acquire DigitalBridge Group, an alternative asset manager specializing in digital infrastructure. The potential acquisition would expand SoftBank’s portfolio in digital infrastructure investments.
DigitalBridge manages assets including data centers and telecommunications towers. The firm recently partnered with KT to develop next-generation AI data centers in South Korea, enhancing its presence in Asian digital infrastructure.
SoftBank has been active in data center investments, backing operators pursuing large-scale deals in the sector. The company focuses on technology, telecommunications, and energy sectors, recently backing data center operators and adjusting stakes in advertising technology firms.
DigitalBridge has been streamlining its portfolio, selling its Digita Group subsidiary to GI Partners amid ongoing industry transactions. The potential acquisition aligns with broader trends in tech infrastructure consolidation.
