Flexential

What Flexential does

Flexential is a US-headquartered data center colocation and hybrid IT solutions provider operating 42+ facilities across 18 domestic markets with 325MW+ of sellable power, formed in 2017 through GI Partners' merger of Peak 10 and ViaWest. The company's core offering is the FlexAnywhere integrated platform, which combines colocation (single rack to multi-megawatt deployments with high-density power up to 150+ kW per cabinet), interconnection services (Flexential Fabric, Cloud Fabric, 360+ on-net carriers, direct connections to AWS/Azure/Google Cloud/Oracle Cloud), cloud services (Hosted Private Cloud, Multi-Tenant Cloud, Managed Public Cloud, Managed Containers), data protection (DRaaS, BaaS, Managed Security), and professional services (Architecture Transformation, Compliance, Cybersecurity, DevOps, AI Strategy). The technical architecture is differentiated by NVIDIA DGX-Ready certifications, liquid cooling capabilities achieving 0 Water Usage Effectiveness, <1.3 PUE energy efficiency, and a 100 Gbps network backbone scalable to 400 Gbps.

The company monetizes through recurring subscription-based revenue across colocation rentals, connectivity fees, cloud consumption, and data protection services, with consumption-based pricing overlays for public cloud workloads and bandwidth. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting companies with $100M+ revenue, a channel partner network (Bridgepointe, AVANT, ePlus), broker/advisor relationships, and digital self-service through the Flexential Xperience Portal. Customer base spans 2,152+ unique customers across 149 industries with a 2.4-year weighted average contract term, including mid-market enterprises and AI/hyperscale customers like Applied Digital, CoreWeave, DigitalOcean, AutoNation, and First Financial Bank.

Financially, Flexential generates approximately $663.3 million in annualized revenue (October 2025) and is privately held, with ~$1 billion in primary equity raised from GI Partners and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, plus $800 million-$1.4 billion in asset-backed debt offerings. The strategic posture is aggressive capacity expansion targeting AI/ML workload demand, led by CEO Ryan Mallory (succeeding founder-CEO Chris Downie) and supported by a multi-billion-dollar development pipeline including Hillsboro 4/5 acquisitions and the Norcross 2 greenfield project.

Name

Flexential

Legal name

Flexential

Website

https://flexential.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Flexential is a US data center colocation and hybrid IT provider operating 42+ facilities across 18 markets with the FlexAnywhere integrated platform serving mid-market enterprises and AI/hyperscale customers with colocation, interconnection, cloud, and data protection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center Colocation & Hybrid IT Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Colocation & Remote Hands Services (HDABACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA), AI Networking for Clusters (InfiniBand/Ethernet/RDMA) (HDAAAAAE), Fabric & High-Performance Networking (InfiniBand/RoCE) (HDABAFAL)

Keywords

• Colocation services
• Hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Disaster recovery
• Interconnection services
• Data center facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Colocation Services: Scalable data center facility solutions from single rack to multi-megawatt deployments. Revenue generated through space rental, power allocation, and infrastructure fees. Supports high-density power capabilities up to 150+ kW per cabinet.
2. Interconnection Services: Connectivity services including Flexential Fabric, Cloud Fabric, Cross Connects, IP Bandwidth, Data Center Interconnect, and Network Hub. Revenue from bandwidth consumption, port fees, and connectivity service subscriptions.
3. Cloud Services: Hosted Private Cloud, Multi-Tenant Cloud, Managed Public Cloud, Managed Containers, and Managed Infrastructure. Revenue from cloud service subscriptions with consumption-based options for public cloud workloads.
4. Data Protection Services: Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Backup as a Service (BaaS), Cloud Data Storage, and Managed Security. Revenue from service subscriptions and storage consumption.
5. Professional Services: End-to-end consulting engagements including Architecture Transformation, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Cloud Migration, and AI Strategy. Revenue from project-based consulting fees and ongoing advisory engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Flexential delivers colocation, cloud, interconnection, data protection, and managed and professional services through its integrated FlexAnywhere Platform, operating 40+ data centers across 18 US markets with 325MW+ capacity and a 100 Gbps network backbone. The company provides scalable data center capacity from single racks to multi-megawatt deployments, with high-density capabilities (150+ kW per cabinet), NVIDIA DGX-Ready certifications for AI/ML workloads, and direct connections to 360+ on-net carriers and major hyperscalers.

Product overview

Flexential is a data center colocation and hybrid IT solutions provider offering a unified platform architecture called FlexAnywhere. The platform integrates colocation (40+ data centers across 18 US markets), interconnection services (Flexential Fabric, Cloud Fabric, Interconnection Mesh, Network Hub, Data Center Interconnect, Cross Connects, IP Bandwidth, Flexential Marketplace), cloud solutions (Hosted Private Cloud, Multi-Tenant Cloud, Managed Public Cloud, Managed Containers, Managed Infrastructure), data protection (DRaaS, Backup as a Service, Cloud Data Storage, Managed Security), and professional services (Architecture/Transformation, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, DevOps/DevSecOps, Cloud Migration, AI Strategy/Platform Engineering). High-density colocation with NVIDIA DGX-Ready certification supports AI/ML workloads. The Flexential Xperience Portal provides real-time monitoring and management of hybrid IT environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FlexAnywhere Platform Unified hybrid IT platform integrating colocation, cloud, connectivity, data protection, managed and professional services through 40+ US data centers with a 100 Gbps network backbone and 325MW+ capacity. Designed for enterprises requiring integrated IT infrastructure across distributed architectures.
• Colocation Scalable data center colocation services from single rack to multi-megawatt deployments with high-density power capabilities up to 150+ kW per cabinet, serving 360+ on-net carriers across 40+ US facilities.
• High-Density Colocation High-performance computing colocation with precision liquid cooling (0 Water Usage Effectiveness), sub-1.3 PUE energy efficiency, supporting AI/ML/GPU workloads requiring 30-50kW or higher per rack.
• NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Centers NVIDIA DGX-certified facilities designed for deploying high-density GPU, AI, and ML workloads with scalable power, cooling, and low-latency connectivity. NVIDIA has specifically recommended Flexential to customers including Applied Digital.
• Hosted Private Cloud VMware-verified hosted private cloud delivered with pre-integrated security and compliance for enterprise workloads requiring dedicated infrastructure, supported by VMware Pinnacle tier expertise.
• Flexential Fabric Next-generation software-defined interconnection service providing seamless, high-speed connectivity between data centers, clouds, and carriers for optimal performance through private, consistent paths.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Cost-effective disaster recovery with low RTOs and RPOs (RPO within seconds, RTO under two hours), comprehensive DR planning and testing for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Backup as a Service (BaaS) Offsite data backup protection with stringent security supporting full data recovery and restores in the event of an incident, with tiered service levels based on recovery objectives.
• Cloud Data Storage Highly available, cost-effective on-demand storage capacity supporting unstructured data, data archiving, DevOps, and multiple use cases with consumption-based billing options.
• Managed Security Outsourced infrastructure security operations delivered by IT security professionals, including NIST CSF 2.0-aligned cyber resiliency services covering Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions.
• Professional Services End-to-end consulting engagements including Architecture Transformation, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity, DevOps, Cloud Migration, and AI Strategy. Revenue from project-based consulting fees and ongoing advisory engagements.
• Flexential Marketplace Ecosystem platform enabling enterprises, carriers, hyperscalers, and service providers to discover, connect, and transact with as-a-service providers colocated across Flexential data centers.
• IP Bandwidth Fully managed IP bandwidth service with fixed and burstable options up to 40 Gbps, built on redundant carrier foundation with 100% uptime SLA and optional IP address advertising with direct peering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% average customer ROI measured by Forrester Total Economic Impact Study
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FidiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2026Expanded partnership through Flexential Marketplace platform to extend high-capacity fiber connectivity to Flexential's data centers in Dallas, Plano (Texas), and Minneapolis-St. Paul (Minnesota). Enables enterprises, carriers, and hyperscalers to access 100G and 800G Wavelength services, Ethernet, Dark Fiber, and Construction-as-a-Service offerings.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationFlexential operates NVIDIA DGX-Ready data centers designed for IT leaders deploying high-density GPU, AI, and ML workloads. NVIDIA has specifically recommended Flexential to customers including Applied Digital for high-density GPU deployment support.
• Bridgepointe TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner integrating Flexential offerings into their DC3 Hybrid Cloud Practice for medium and enterprise-level customers seeking hybrid cloud solutions.
• AVANT CommunicationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partner with commitment to channel as evidenced by continued investment in partner go-to-market strategy and channel program.
• ePlusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner offering Flexential colocation, managed, and cloud services to enhance customer value propositions in telecom and colocation categories.
• Legacy InvestingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for development of state-of-the-art data center facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, supporting Flexential's expansion in the Portland market.
• VMware (Broadcom)coreTechnology or IntegrationVMware Cloud Verified partner offering Hosted Private Cloud services with Pinnacle tier VMware-certified expertise. Operates VMware Continuum Program for enterprise customers requiring VMware-based hybrid cloud environments.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection leader operating 260+ IBX data centers. Closest direct competitor on interconnection density, cross-connect ecosystem, and enterprise hybrid IT positioning, though at materially larger scale and global footprint.
• Digital Realty Trust: Largest publicly-traded data center REIT with global hyperscale and enterprise colocation platform. Competes directly for multi-megawatt AI/HPC deployments and carrier-neutral interconnection deals at larger scale.
• DataBank: US-focused colocation and managed services provider with similar mid-market enterprise focus, edge footprint, and hybrid IT positioning. Comparable on customer profile, geographic coverage strategy, and integrated platform approach.
• Cyxtera Technologies: Carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection services provider across the Americas and Europe. Direct competitor on interconnection products and enterprise hybrid IT, currently undergoing restructuring — meaningful comparable for unit economics.
• Iron Mountain Data Centers: Operates a global colocation platform including US facilities, with growing focus on AI-ready high-density deployments. Comparable on compliance-heavy customer base (regulated industries), hybrid IT services, and national footprint expansion.
• CoreSite (American Tower): Acquired by American Tower in 2021. Operates a US-focused colocation and interconnection platform with deep cloud on-ramp density. Closely comparable on Flexential's core product mix and target enterprise customer profile.
• QTS Realty Trust: Hyperscale and enterprise data center provider owned by Blackstone, with major high-density AI deployments. Direct competitor on multi-megawatt AI/HPC colocation deals and large-footprint campus strategy.
• Stack Infrastructure: Hyperscale-focused data center developer backed by IPI Partners. Direct competitor on large-footprint AI campus builds and high-density power deployments, though less focused on mid-market enterprise segment.
• Compass Datacenters: US colocation provider focused on purpose-built, single-tenant wholesale facilities for hyperscale and large enterprise customers. Comparable on domestic-only US footprint and high-density power delivery.
• H5 Data Centers: Mid-sized US colocation operator with facilities in 20+ markets. Closely comparable on domestic geographic strategy, mid-market enterprise customer focus, and integrated interconnection offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flexential

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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