Published in Abu Dhabi

Zero Two Invests in APAC Data Center Firm Evolution

Aug 13, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji

Zero Two has invested in Evolution, taking a co-controlling position alongside Warburg Pincus. Terms of the deal were not shared, though reports from Mingtiandi puts the figure at $325 million.

Darren Webb, CEO and co-founder of Evolution Data Centres, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Zero Two as a strategic investor. Their support marks a major milestone for Evolution Data Centres and will significantly accelerate our mission to deliver sustainable, high-performance digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia. Together with our investors and partners, we’re powering the next phase of digital transformation in the region.”


Ahmed Al Hameli, CEO of Zero Two, added: “Evolution’s strong market positioning and leading execution capabilities make it a compelling fit for Zero Two’s long-term capital deployment strategy. Together, we aim to accelerate the scale-up of energy-efficient hyperscale data centers that meet the region’s rapidly growing cloud and AI demands.”

There are 5 data centers in Abu Dhabi.

Location Total SqFt Gross SqFt Power (MW)
Khazna: Al Ain AAN2 17,760 SqFt
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Equinix Abu Dhabi AD1 1,679 SqFt
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Khazna: Mafraq AUH4
Khazna: Abu Dhabi AUH1 300,000 SqFt
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Khazna: Masdar AUH8

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