Flexential, a leading provider of secure and flexible data center solutions, is announcing that it has received a strategic investment from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), serving to accelerate Flexential’s growth and go-to-market efforts.
Flexential’s vision is to drive the connected world, offering a suite of customizable IT solutions from integrated colocation to interconnection, cloud, data protection, and professional services. Centralized within the FlexAnywhere platform, Flexential delivers hybrid IT flexibility with automation, a pay-as-you-go model, and high-density scalability.
Flexential currently operates 40-plus highly connected data centers across the U.S., with over 325MW of built and under-development capacity. With Flexential’s growth projected to increase significantly due to surges in digitization, cloud adoption, and AI, MSIP’s investment—which joins GI Partners’ continued support—will fuel Flexential’s growth strategy by increasing market presence and driving platform adoption.
“We are excited to partner with Flexential at this critical moment in the company’s evolution,” said Christopher Ortega, head of Americas, MSIP. “We believe Flexential’s robust next-generation infrastructure, commitment to innovation, and proven leadership in the industry make it well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities. We look forward to supporting the company's continued growth and success in the years to come.”
This strategic investment positions MSIP as a co-control investor alongside GI Partners, bolstering Flexential’s total capital and supporting the company’s growth. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 once customary regulatory approvals are completed, according to the companies.
“Flexential has proven its leadership in reliable delivery of critical data center services to the most sophisticated customers in the world,” said Travis Pearson, managing director and co-head of private equity, GI Partners. “The Flexential leadership team has paved the way for sustained growth, and we are thrilled to welcome Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners as a partner to help drive the company’s future success.”
“The new partnership with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, combined with the strong foundation laid with GI Partners, represents a tremendous opportunity for Flexential to further accelerate our growth trajectory and sets the stage for future strategic opportunities,” said Chris Downie, CEO of Flexential. “As we continue to invest in expanding our infrastructure and delivering innovative solutions to our customers, this additional investment will enable us to build on our recent successes and further strengthen our position as a leader in the data center and digital infrastructure industry.”
To learn more about Flexential, please visit https://www.flexential.com/.