Brookfield Asset provides facility for DayOne

Executive Summary

• DayOne Data Centers has secured a mezzanine financing facility of €500 million from Brookfield and a global sovereign investor, with the option to expand up to €1 billion upon mutual agreement.
• The facility is secured by DayOne's Finland platform and will primarily fund the rollout of hyperscale developments in Lahti and Kouvola, while retaining flexibility to allocate proceeds to other growth markets to meet rising AI and cloud infrastructure demand.
• This debt financing complements $1.9 billion in equity raised across Series A and B rounds, supporting DayOne's broader global expansion pipeline which includes projects in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Key Details

• Facility Size: €500 million initial commitment, expandable up to €1 billion.
• Lenders: Brookfield and a global sovereign investor.
• Tenor: Seven years.
• Security/Collateral: Secured by DayOne's Finland platform.
• Use of Proceeds: Support rollout of hyperscale developments in Lahti and Kouvola; flexibility to allocate to other key growth markets.
• Strategic Context: Adds to $1.9 billion (U.S.) raised in Series A and Series B equity rounds.
• Related Projects:
  • August 2025: Announced €1.2 billion investment commitment in Lahti.
  • Joint-venture hyperscale development in Kouvola.
  • Total planned capacity across Finland: Nearly 300 megawatts.
• Global Pipeline: Developments in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, and Finland.

Notable Quotes

• Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne: "The Brookfield facility strengthens DayOne's long-term capital base and supports the continued buildout of our global platform. It aligns with the scale and pace of digital infrastructure our customers require and reflects the confidence our investors, including Brookfield, have in our strategy and execution."
• Sean Robertson, Infrastructure Debt Senior Vice-President, Brookfield: "Brookfield is uniquely positioned to provide flexible, large-scale financing solutions for high-quality operators like DayOne that are enabling the global shift toward AI and cloud-driven data demand given our experience in digital infrastructure. We're delighted to support DayOne's expansion with this milestone transaction."