365 Data Centers and Aphorio Carter, the critical infrastructure and data center division of Carter Funds, have formed a partnership to develop roughly 200 MW of AI-ready data center capacity across multiple US markets. The plan centers on identifying, converting, and developing a portfolio of high-density facilities, with initial projects under letter of intent in Colorado and Kentucky.
365 Data Centers said it is initially evaluating six sites where it would serve as the long-term operator, with projects expected to come online over the next nine to 24 months. Letters of intent are in place for Aurora, Colorado, and Simpsonville, Kentucky, and the companies plan to pursue additional LOIs for Trumbull, Connecticut; Louisville, Kentucky; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Columbus, Ohio as part of a phased expansion.
The facilities are being designed to support high-density liquid-to-chip infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing workloads. Cabinet densities are expected to range from 50 kW to more than 200 kW, a power band that pushes these builds into the thermal and electrical territory where liquid cooling, utility coordination, and commissioning discipline become the difference between “AI-ready” on paper and reliable operations in production.
“Through this partnership, we’re in an ideal position to create a new class of high-density infrastructure designed specifically for AI-era workloads,” said Derek Gillespie, CEO and CRO of 365 Data Centers. “Working with Aphorio Carter will allow us to create new value in existing assets while bringing new capacity online to support today’s demand.”
John Regan, President and COO at Aphorio Carter, said the effort aligns “the delivery of utility power with critical infrastructure,” adding, “Together, we’re creating a scalable supply of power-rich environments that can be delivered faster and perform at a higher level than traditional developments.”
Aphorio Carter will contribute real estate investment and redevelopment experience, while 365 Data Centers will operate the facilities. Space, power, and specifications remain subject to final contracting, internal approvals, and development-stage changes.
Source: 365 Data Centers
