Bain Capital Launches hscale to Expand Digital Infrastructure in EMEA Region

Today, Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, announced the launch of hyperscale provider hscale, marking the next step in expanding its digital infrastructure footprint across the EMEA region.

hscale CEO Oliver Schiebel. Image Courtesy: hscale

As part of this journey, which started with the acquisition of AQ Compute in October 2024, hscale is led by a newly appointed, highly experienced leadership team and is underpinned by Bain Capital's proven strategies from successful data centre investments in Asia and the United States. 

hscale, custom-built for growth and excellence, is committed to developing customer-friendly, replicable, and scalable digital infrastructure across the EMEA region that is bespoke to hyperscale customers’ evolving requirements.  

The leadership team includes industry veterans, including CEO Oliver Schiebel, who brings extensive experience from his tenure as CEO of Mainova WebHouse. The team has delivered 6.85 GW of data centre capacity across EMEA and APAC, positioning it to meet the unprecedented demand for bespoke, high-capacity data centres. 

Aquila Group, the former owner of AQ Compute and a leader in sustainable assets, retains a 20 per cent shareholding in hscale. The company will continue to contribute its renewable energy and sustainability expertise.

In collaboration with Aquila Group and its subsidiary, Aquila Clean Energy, hscale will deploy low-carbon technologies and renewable energy solutions for its hyperscaler clients. In addition, Aquila Group will support hscale's growth ambitions with substantial investments. 

Hscale Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Schiebel, said: “hscale is set to leverage the robust capabilities and strategic assets of our heritage firm, aligning them with the innovative strategies and global expertise of Bain Capital. With access to cleaner energy projects, we will develop future-proof, scalable digital infrastructure tailored to the evolving needs of hyperscalers, driven by the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. Our friendly, honest and timely customer service sets hscale apart, allowing our customers the quickest journey to market.” 

Michael Huber, a Principal at Bain Capital, added: “With a planned multi-billion Euro investment over the coming years, hscale is poised for rapid expansion. Our strategic pipeline includes over 1GW of projects in key locations such as Milan, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Oslo, Barcelona, and Zaragoza, with over 100MW already under construction. This positions hscale to deliver near-term solutions that meet the specific requirements of our hyperscaler clients.”