KKR eyes multibillion-dollar sale of data centre cooling company
Mar 9th 2026
KKR is said to be exploring a sale of its data centre cooling unit and could command a multibillion-dollar price as demand for energy-efficient and liquid cooling technology grows. The move reflects broad investor interest in infrastructure assets that lower power use and emissions amid rising AI-driven compute needs.
- KKR is reportedly preparing to sell its data centre cooling business for a multibillion-dollar valuation.
- Demand for advanced and liquid cooling solutions is rising as AI and high-performance computing workloads increase power density in data centres.
- Potential buyers include infrastructure funds, industrial equipment makers and large data centre operators seeking to cut energy use and emissions.
- Strong investor appetite for sustainability and energy-efficiency assets is helping support high valuations in the sector.
- Deal timing and price could be affected by interest rates, market volatility and regulatory scrutiny of large private equity exits.