Vantage Data Centers seeks $2 billion in loans from Pimco and PGIM
Vantage Data Centers, backed by DigitalBridge, is seeking $2 billion in loans from investment managers Pimco and PGIM to finance AI infrastructure expansion as traditional Wall Street banks reduce or limit their lending exposure to the sector. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.
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- Sep 10, 2026
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- Sep 10, 2026
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The move reflects shifting capital dynamics for massive AI infrastructure buildouts, demonstrating how data center operators are turning to private debt and alternative asset managers as conventional commercial lenders manage sector concentration risk.
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