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hscale is a pan-European data centre platform delivering sustainable and AI-ready infrastructure. Founded in 2025, it is a joint venture between Bain Capital and Aquila Group. With facilities across Europe, hscale serves hyperscalers and cloud services with high-performance, flexible infrastructure. Its designs feature ultra-high-density cooling, liquid cooling and heat reuse to support clients’ ESG goals.
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hscale: OSL2
OSL2 will be located next to hscale's OSL1 data center in Hønefoss, near Oslo.
hscale: OSL1
Bain Capital entered the data center market in October 2024 by acquiring a facility that previously belonged to AQ-Compute.
hscale: Barcelona
BCN1 is hscale's first campus in Spain, situated in Parc de l’Alba, North Barcelona. It lies between the towns of Cerdanyola del Vallés and Sant Cugat del Vallés.
hscale: Milan MXP1
Hscale is planning to build its MXP1 data center in a strategic location in West Milan.
hscale: MXP2 Bldg1
hscale is planning to build its MXP2 data center campus in a strategic location in North Milan.
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