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EdgeConneX Seeks $2.5 Billion Bank Pledge for Data Center Power

Bloomberg Markets Friday 14 August 2026, 12:52 UTC By Dawn Lim and Michelle Cheng 1 min read
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EdgeConneX Seeks $2.5 Billion Bank Pledge for Data Center Power EQT-backed EdgeConneX Inc. is asking banks to guarantee as much as $2.5 billion in power costs, joining a wave of data center builders turning to new financing playbooks to fuel growth. EdgeConneX is in talks with lenders including Natixis SA and BBVA SA for what’s known as a letter of credit facility, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The arrangement would help the company secure power for data center sites, the...

EdgeConneX Seeks $2.5 Billion Bank Pledge for Data Center Power EQT-backed EdgeConneX Inc. is asking banks to guarantee as much as $2.5 billion in power costs, joining a wave of data center builders turning to new financing playbooks to fuel growth. EdgeConneX is in talks with lenders including Natixis SA and BBVA SA for what’s known as a letter of credit facility, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The arrangement would help the company secure power for data center sites, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are private.
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