BAIN CAPITAL SEEKS $5B VALUATION FOR DATA CENTRE STAKE

The U.S. investment firm is exploring strategic options to divest its majority stake in Bridge Data Centres (BDC), one of Southeast Asia's leading data infrastructure operators. A 40% or larger stake sale at the proposed $5 billion valuation would substantially reduce Bain's ownership while generating substantial returns. Bridge Data Centres operates critical infrastructure across the region, serving growing demand from cloud providers, enterprises, and digital services. The sector has attracted heightened interest from institutional investors seeking exposure to data centre assets amid accelerating cloud adoption and AI computing demands. The divestment process remains in early stages. Potential buyers could include infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds, or strategic operators seeking to expand regional data centre portfolios. No timeline for completion has been announced. Bain Capital acquired its stake in Bridge Data Centres as part of broader infrastructure investment strategy focused on essential digital assets across Asia-Pacific markets.