Cathexis sells Yondr Group for USD 5.8 billion to digitalbridge!

Cathexis sells Yondr Group for USD 5.8 billion to digitalbridge!

San Juan, Puerto Rico - On July 3, 2025, Cathexis Holdings, L.P. the successful completion of the sales of the Yondr Group to Digitalbridge Group, Inc. and La Caisse for USD 5.8 billion. The Yondr Group, which was founded by Cathexis in 2018, has established itself as a global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centers.

YONDR meets the increasing capacity requirements of large technology companies with more than 420 MW in currently available capacity for hyperscales and has the potential to increase the overall capacity to over 1 GW. This development comes at a time when the demand for advanced data processing skills through digital transformation, cloud solutions and AI applications continues to grow. The hyperscale data centers are considered key components for cloud platforms that ensure fast and reliable online access for millions of users.

development and leadership

William Harrison, CEO of Cathexis, expressed optimistic about the future of Yondr under the direction of Digitalbridge and La Caiss. With the conclusion of this transaction, Aaron Wangenheim, an experienced manager with over 20 years of experience in the field of data centers, was appointed CEO. Sandip Mahajan, who previously worked as a CFO at MITIE Group PLC, was appointed CFO of Yondr. They succeed Paul Cosell and Chester Reid who leave the company.

Digitalbridge and La Caisse have a long history of cooperation in the field of digital infrastructure. The takeover of Yondr further strengthens this partnership and enables both companies to consolidate their position in the market.

strategic importance of the hyperscale data centers

Hyperscale data centers support mission critical applications in various industries, including healthcare and retail. They are characterized by characteristics such as high scalability, geographical distribution and energy efficiency. According to the [GBC-Engineers] (https://gbc-engineers.de/de-de/aktuelles/hyperscale- infrastructures), large data center projects are continuously expanded, whereby over 100 new hyperscale facilities were put into operation in 2020.

The increase in these data centers is a direct answer to the growing need for fast data availability and legal requirements. Hyperscale computing uses cloud native architectures and integrated automation to ensure efficient performance. Future developments in this area could include even greater sustainability efforts and intelligent automation.

digitalbridge currently manages assets in the area of ​​infrastructure of around $ 100 billion, while La Caisse has net order of 473 billion CAD. These financial resources become a crucial role in the expansion and technical upgrading of Yondr and the Hoferscale data centers in general.