Swiss Partners Group buys majority stake in UK backup power firm AVK for over $1 billion

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Swiss private equity firm Partners Group agreed to buy a majority stake in UK data-center power firm AVK Power Solutions, with an initial investment exceeding $1 billion. The investment, combined with debt financing, will fund AVK's international expansion, while management retains a minority stake. AVK supplies backup generators and microgrids, benefiting from a trillion-dollar AI computing buildout. Private equity has poured hundreds of billions into digital infrastructure. Partners Group's new $15 billion infrastructure fund is over 40% committed and includes similar data-center power firms.


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