Asian Developers Shift Financing Toward Institutional Capital

Asian data center developers are shifting from founder equity and bank loans to institutional investors and complex debt, driven by surging AI demand and hyperscaler lease commitments. In recent years private equity poured about USD 70 billion into the region and developers face construction costs around USD 10 million per megawatt; a March 2025 contract termination highlighted geopolitical and credit risks. The move raises financing complexity and investor caution.
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