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Ares Secures $2.4bn Financing Package for Vantage Data Centers

Feb 11, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji

Ares Management Corporation has arranged new  funding for data center firm Vantage. The global alternative investment manager announced this week that some of its funds have arranged a $2.4 billion debt facility for Vantage.

“Ares is proud to build on our existing relationship with Vantage and support its innovative projects across key markets in North America,” said Brent Canada, partner in Ares Infrastructure Debt.

“With the accelerating demand for cloud and AI technologies and the corresponding need for flexible, scalable capital, we believe Ares is well-positioned as an experienced lender to provide financing solutions for quality digital infrastructure. We look forward to working with Vantage in this next phase of its strategic growth to the benefit of its hyperscale customers and local communities.”

“We appreciate Ares’ support as we continue to reinforce Vantage’s leadership in the development of global, large-scale digital infrastructure,” said Rich Cosgray, SVP global capital markets, Vantage Data Centers.

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