Investment firm Stonepeak is making a significant move in the AI infrastructure space with the launch of Montera Infrastructure, a hyperscale data center platform targeting North America. With a hefty $1.5 billion equity investment, Stonepeak aims to build and operate data centers designed to support the increasing demands of cloud computing and AI inferencing.
The centers will be strategically developed in Tier I and Tier II metropolitan areas, focusing on locations with immediate power access. This approach will ensure rapid deployment and the ability to handle workloads over 100 megawatts. This development strengthens Stonepeak’s presence in North American infrastructure as it marks their fourth investment in the region and eighth worldwide.
Montera’s CEO, Eanna Murphy, emphasizes the initiative was conceived with a vision for a digital future demanding faster and smarter infrastructure. He said, “Montera was born from a simple conviction: the digital future demands infrastructure that is faster, smarter and built with intent.”
The platform is poised to bring unparalleled speed and scalability to digital infrastructure. Murphy’s experienced team has delivered over eight gigawatts of data center capacity, tailoring infrastructure strategies from model training to large-scale inferencing.
Andrew Thomas, a senior managing director at Stonepeak, underscores the importance of addressing the growing demand for AI and cloud capabilities. By reinforcing relationships with hyperscale customers, the team aims to harness Stonepeak’s expertise in digital and power sectors.
