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.
Bain Capital entered the data center market in October 2024 by acquiring a facility that previously belonged to AQ-Compute.
Hscale is planning to build its MXP1 data center in a strategic location in West Milan.
hscale is planning to build its MXP2 data center campus in a strategic location in North Milan.
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.