London - 02.07.2026
Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”) and Verne today announced that Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 4 (“AEIF4” or the “Fund”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Volta Data Centres (“Volta” or the “Company”), currently operated as Verne’s UK data center. The 6MW carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection facility is located in central London and serves customers across financial services, telecoms, IT and enterprise sectors.
Located near the City of London, the facility provides essential colocation services from a 6MW site with stable contracted revenues, low customer churn and strong connectivity infrastructure, including more than 40 on-site carriers and over 1,200 cross-connects. The acquisition builds on Arcus’ existing colocation expertise through Portus Data Centres, an Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 3 investment, and follows an 18-month review of European markets in which the UK was identified as offering a compelling combination of demand growth, constrained supply and long-term investment opportunity.
Charlie Scott, Senior Investment Director at Arcus, commented: “Volta is an excellent fit with our AEIF4 investment strategy, providing critical digital infrastructure at the heart of one of Europe’s premier colocation markets. The business stood out as a high-quality investment combining stable contracted revenues, an entrenched position in London’s connectivity ecosystem and a clear pathway for growth and commercial improvements, supported by an experienced site team. Colocation has been a strategic focus for Arcus since 2024. We look forward to partnering with the Volta team to support the next phase of the business’s growth, and building on this entry point with further acquisitions.”
For Verne, the agreement reflects a strategic portfolio decision, enabling the business to focus investment and resources on low-carbon, high-density data center infrastructure across Northern Europe.
Dominic Ward, CEO of Verne, commented: “This agreement is the right next step for the London data center, its customers and its team. Arcus has deep infrastructure experience and is well placed to support the site’s next phase of growth. For Verne, this is a strategic portfolio decision that allows us to focus our investment and expertise on low-carbon, high-density data center infrastructure in the locations best suited to AI, high-performance computing and other demanding workloads. We will work closely with Arcus to support a smooth transition.”
Arcus was advised by Alantra (M&A), Ashurst (Legal), WSP (Technical), Altman Solon (Commercial), Deloitte (Financial, Tax), and Aon (Insurance). Verne was advised by Guggenheim Securities (M&A), BDO LLP (Financial and Tax due diligence - Vendor Assist) and A&O Shearman Sterling LLP (Legal).
The transaction is expected to complete in July 2026 subject to the fulfilment of contractual requirements.
About Arcus
Arcus Infrastructure Partners is an independent fund manager focused solely on long-term investments in European infrastructure. Arcus invests on behalf of institutional investors through discretionary funds and currently manages €12.4bn of assets (as at 31 March 2026). Arcus targets mid-market, value-add infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on businesses in the digital, transport, logistics & industrials, and energy sectors. Further information on Arcus Infrastructure Partners can be found on www.arcusip.com.
About Verne
Verne is a leading Nordic provider of low-carbon, high-density data centers with environmental responsibility at its core. Verne designs, develops and operates scalable digital infrastructure in optimal locations, supporting the AI journey for hyperscalers, neoclouds and enterprises. Backed by Ardian since 2024, a leading global diversified private markets firm, Verne is accelerating its expansion throughout the Nordics and Northern Europe.
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