Data center solutions provider DartPoints has announced a new phase of strategic growth after receiving a significant investment from infrastructure investor NOVA Infrastructure. Based in Dallas, DartPoints is known for its distributed network of edge and regional data centers and is now planning to expand its presence in underserved Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets in the United States.
The investment, totaling over $250 million in equity and credit components, will enable DartPoints to enhance its operations through targeted mergers and acquisitions, capacity upgrades, and infrastructure ownership. Additionally, DartPoints has acquired the real estate of its facilities in Greenville (SC), Baton Rouge (LA), and Asheville (NC), further solidifying its control over core assets.
NOVA Infrastructure, a mid-market private equity firm specializing in core infrastructure sectors, now holds a majority stake in DartPoints. Managing Partner at NOVA, Chris Beall, expressed excitement about the partnership and the opportunity to work with DartPoints to capitalize on evolving demand shifts and the decentralization of workloads.
Currently operating 11 data centers in 10 regional markets including South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, and Louisiana, DartPoints serves over 900 enterprise customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to universities and healthcare institutions. The company’s platform caters to both retail and wholesale clients, meeting the increasing demand for decentralized, data-intensive workloads.
CEO of DartPoints, Scott Willis, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing high-quality digital infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets with the support of NOVA. The partnership aligns with industry trends favoring regional expansion and infrastructure ownership, particularly as organizations adopt advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and IoT.
As part of the agreement, existing investor Astra Capital Management retains a significant minority stake in DartPoints, while Orion Infrastructure Capital (OIC) joins as a lender and minority equity investor. The deal was supported by advisors including Sheppard Mullin, Debevoise & Plimpton, Houlihan Lokey, and Bank Street Group.
With this new investment and ownership structure, DartPoints is positioned to accelerate its growth and provide modern data center solutions to underserved regions, catering to the evolving needs of modern enterprises.
