Mar 26, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
European data center firm DataOne has secured investment for its new US subsidiary from a concrete company Northeast Precast which has now taken a minority shareholder position in DataOne USA.
Charles-Antoine Beyney, CEO of DataOne, said: “I have been fortunate to start and successfully exit several businesses, so I know how to recognize extraordinary people. Driven, exceptionally smart, passionate, humble, and hardworking - this defines Lorie Ruga and John Ruga at Northeast Precast. It is an honor for Michael Ourabah, my business partner of 20 years and co-founder of BSO, the company DataOne emerged from, and me to welcome them as partners in our newly founded American data center venture. Thanks to Rob Faktorow and Henry Gray from CBRE for the introduction, we have not just secured the necessary land but also found extraordinary business partners.”
John Ruga, CEO of Northeast Precast, added: “Our decision reflects a shared commitment to executing at blazing speeds, setting new industry standards, and meeting the evolving demands of AI-driven computing. Lorie and I are honored to join this incredible team led by Charles-Antoine Beyney and Michael Ourabah. Charles and Michael bring a passion and drive that we can truly relate to, just like our valued employees at Northeast Precast who have embraced every challenge that we’ve overcome the past 20 years.”