Zero Two Joins Evolution to Boost Data Centers in Southeast Asia

Zero Two, a company based in Abu Dhabi that builds and invests in digital infrastructure, has made an important investment in Evolution Data Centres, a big player in the data centre industry in Southeast Asia. This new partnership will help build more large-scale, energy-efficient data centres in important countries in the region.

Who Are Zero Two and Evolution Data Centres?

Zero Two is part of ADQ, a big investment group from Abu Dhabi. Since Zero Two started in 2022, it has been focusing on developing digital infrastructure. Digital infrastructure means the systems and facilities needed to support internet services, cloud computing, and new technology like artificial intelligence (AI). These are essential for today’s world because they keep our data safe and accessible.

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Evolution Data Centres is a company known for building large and sustainable data centres in Southeast Asia. Data centres are special buildings filled with computers and equipment that store and process digital information. These centres need a lot of electricity, so Evolution makes sure their buildings run on renewable energy, like solar or wind power, to protect the environment.

What Does the Investment Mean?

Zero Two’s investment in Evolution is a long-term commitment. This means Zero Two is giving money to help Evolution grow and build more data centres that can handle a huge amount of data, called hyperscale data centres. These centres are important because they support cloud services, AI applications, and many other digital technologies that people and businesses use every day.

This is the first time Zero Two has invested in Southeast Asia since the company started in 2022. The money will help Evolution speed up the building of these data centres in countries like Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

A Strong Partnership with Warburg Pincus

Under this deal, Zero Two will share control of Evolution alongside Warburg Pincus. Warburg Pincus is a large investment company that invested in Evolution last year, 2022. Their goal was to develop and grow sustainable data centres in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing markets.

Together, Zero Two and Warburg Pincus will form a strong partnership to support Evolution’s continued growth. This means they will work closely to make sure Evolution can expand successfully and meet the increasing demand for data centres in the region.

Growth and Sustainability in Southeast Asia

Since Warburg Pincus invested in Evolution, the company has grown quickly. It has expanded its portfolio, which means it now owns and operates many data centres across Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

A key part of Evolution’s plan is to use renewable energy to power all these data centres. They have signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with leading renewable energy providers. PPAs are contracts that guarantee the data centres will get their electricity from clean, renewable sources instead of traditional fossil fuels. This helps reduce the environmental impact of running these huge facilities.

What the Leaders Say

Darren Webb, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Evolution Data Centres, expressed his happiness about the new investment. He said that having Zero Two on board is a major achievement for Evolution. He believes this support will help them grow faster and deliver sustainable, high-performance digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia. He also highlighted how important this is for the digital transformation of the region.

Ahmed Al Hameli, CEO of Zero Two, said they are excited to work with Evolution and Warburg Pincus. He explained that Evolution’s strong position in the market and its ability to execute projects well make it a perfect match for Zero Two’s strategy of investing capital for the long term. Together, they want to speed up the building of energy-efficient hyperscale data centres to meet the fast-growing demands for cloud computing and AI technology in Southeast Asia.

Andrew Fitzpatrick, a Principal at Warburg Pincus, also welcomed Zero Two into the partnership. He said that the need for modern data centre capacity is growing rapidly in Southeast Asia, where many markets are still underserved. With cloud computing and AI becoming more important, Evolution is well positioned as an early leader in the region. He mentioned that with strong execution, support from investors, and trusted local partners, Evolution has the right formula for success. He is happy to have Zero Two as a strategic partner on this journey.

Why Is This Investment Important?

Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing digital markets in the world. More people and businesses in this region are using the internet, cloud services, and AI tools every day. This growth increases the need for data centres that can store, manage, and process this huge amount of digital information quickly and securely.

However, building data centres is expensive and requires careful planning, especially when considering the environment. Using renewable energy sources to power these centres is important to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change.

This investment from Zero Two will help Evolution build more large-scale data centres that are ready to meet the future demands of the digital world. It also supports sustainable development by ensuring the centres use clean energy.

What Are Hyperscale Data Centres?

Hyperscale data centres are very large facilities designed to handle massive amounts of data. They can scale up easily, meaning they can quickly add more servers and storage to meet growing demand without much trouble. These centres support major cloud providers, tech companies, and AI services, making them crucial for the digital economy.

Because they are so large, they also require a lot of energy, which is why it is important that Evolution powers these centres with renewable energy.

The Future of Digital Infrastructure in Southeast Asia

This partnership between Zero Two and Evolution Data Centres marks an exciting step forward for digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. It will help countries like Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam to better support their growing digital economies and cloud-based services.

With the right investments and focus on sustainability, these countries can grow their technology sectors while protecting the environment. This will create opportunities for businesses, governments, and individuals to benefit from faster and more reliable digital services.

• Zero Two from Abu Dhabi invests in Evolution Data Centres.

• The goal is to build large, energy-efficient data centres in Southeast Asia.

• Zero Two and Warburg Pincus share control of Evolution.

• Evolution already operates data centres in Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam.

• All data centres use renewable energy to reduce environmental impact.

• Leaders from all companies see this as a strong, important partnership.

• Hyperscale data centres support growing cloud and AI demands.

• This investment will help Southeast Asia grow its digital economy sustainably.