NorthC

What NorthC does

NorthC is a regional data center operator headquartered in Oude Meer, Netherlands, providing colocation, carrier- and cloud-neutral connectivity, private cloud connections, and migration services to enterprise customers, IT and managed cloud service providers, government institutions, healthcare providers, and research and education organizations. The company runs 25+ data centers across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, serving more than 1,600 customers with a contracted capacity exceeding 140 MW and Tier 3 redundancy as a baseline (Eindhoven was originally built to Tier 4 power; the Swiss footprint includes DIN EN 50600 CAT III certified sites). All sites run on 100% renewable energy, and the Groningen data center is one of the first worldwide with fully CO2-neutral backup power based on green hydrogen, with additional differentiators including waste heat recovery (Rotterdam Schiebroek project sized to heat ~10,000 households) and AI-driven cooling optimization via Ekko sensors.

The core product set comprises Colocatie (full-rack colocation), Colocatie per Rack Unit (flexible partial-rack offerings through partners), Connectiviteit, Cloud Connect, Migratie, and Region Connect — the last of which interconnects every NorthC site to a single ecosystem of carriers and cloud providers including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, Alibaba Cloud, and Oracle, with peering at AMS-IX and SwissIX. The myNorthC self-service portal and CIMS energy-monitoring module provide customer-side operations, while the Alliance Partner Program distributes the rack-unit and mid-market offering through strategists, master agents, and consultants across the three-country footprint.

NorthC was formed in 2019-2020 from the merger of The Datacenter Group and NLDC (both KPN heritage) and expanded internationally via the 2021 acquisition of IP Exchange GmbH (Germany) and the 2022 acquisition of Netrics' Swiss data centers. Following a period under DWS ownership, the company was agreed to be acquired by Antin Infrastructure Partners through its Flagship Fund V in a transaction reported at up to €2 billion (announced August 2025, closed December 2025), with APG subsequently acquiring a 37.5% stake from Antin in March 2026. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual subscription contracts (colocation, power, connectivity) plus project-based migration professional services, with quote-based, custom pricing.

Name

NorthC

Legal name

NorthC Datacenters B.V.

Website

https://northcdatacenters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NorthC is a Netherlands-headquartered regional data center operator running 25+ Tier 3 facilities across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, providing colocation, cloud-neutral connectivity, and migration services to 1,600+ enterprise, government, healthcare, and research customers under Antin Infrastructure Partners ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center Colocation Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Interconnection-Focused Colocation (IX / Meet-Me-Room Ecosystems) (HDABACAF)

Keywords

• Data center colocation
• Carrier neutral connectivity
• Cloud connect services
• Managed cloud infrastructure
• Regional data center

Headquarters

HQ city

Oude Meer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 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: Rental of space, power, cooling, and security for customer servers in regional data centers. Customers can lease full racks, partial racks, or individual rack units through partners.
2. Connectivity Services: Carrier-neutral connectivity access to multiple providers and cloud services. Cloud Connect provides private connections to public cloud providers.
3. Migration Services: Professional services guiding customers through secure and efficient migration of IT infrastructure to NorthC data centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NorthC provides regional colocation, carrier-neutral connectivity, private Cloud Connect, Region Connect inter-datacenter interconnection, and professional IT migration services across 25+ data centers in the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. Customers lease full racks, partial racks, or individual rack units; receive 24/7 support; and access a broad ecosystem of carriers and public cloud providers including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, Alibaba Cloud, and Oracle, with 99.99% Tier 3 availability and 100% green energy.

Product overview

NorthC is a regional data center company offering a unified colocation and connectivity platform. The core offering consists of six integrated services: Colocatie (full rack colocation), Colocatie per Rack Unit (flexible partial rack options), Connectiviteit (carrier-neutral connectivity), Cloud Connect (private cloud connections), Migratie (migration services), and Region Connect (inter-datacenter interconnection). These services are supported by the myNorthC self-service portal and complemented by the Alliance Partner Program for channel partners. Together, these products provide customers with space, power, cooling, security, and network connectivity for their IT infrastructure across NorthC's data center network in the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colocatie (Colocation) Full-service colocation in regional data centers providing space, power, cooling, and security with fully redundant systems to ensure 24/7 business continuity for customers' servers. Designed for enterprises, IT companies, managed cloud service providers, institutions, and governments with mission-critical IT infrastructure.
• Colocatie per Rack Unit (Colocation per Rack Unit) Flexible colocation solutions starting from individual server units up to quarter and half racks, offered through NorthC's partner network for customers needing less than a full rack. Targeted at smaller enterprises and projects that want carrier-neutral infrastructure without committing to a full rack footprint.
• Connectiviteit (Connectivity) Cloud- and carrier-neutral data center connectivity providing access to a broad ecosystem of connectivity providers, enabling customers to choose the solution and provider that fits their needs. Available across all NorthC data centers in the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.
• Cloud Connect Private connections between customers' IT environments and public cloud providers, offering enhanced security, speed, and scalability compared to public internet connections. Direct integrations with Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other major hyperscalers.
• Migratie (Migration) Professional migration services guiding customers through safe and efficient migration of their IT infrastructure to NorthC's data centers while ensuring business continuity throughout the transition.
• Region Connect Interconnection service linking all NorthC data centers, providing customers access to the same cloud and service providers from any NorthC location without added complexity. The inter-datacenter ring spans NorthC's footprint in the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.
• myNorthC Self-Service Portal Self-service portal for NorthC customers to manage requests, orders, and access reporting, including energy consumption data through the CIMS (Customer Infrastructure Management System) module. Supports certificate requests, monitoring, and support workflows.
• Alliance Partner Program Partner program for strategists, master agents, and consultants to meet client data center needs across Europe with attractive commission rates and dedicated sales support. Partners gain access to NorthC's sales, engineering, and marketing resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% availability with Tier 3 standards and Tier 4 power supply
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connectivity Providers (Carriers)coreTechnology or IntegrationNorthC operates as a carrier- and cloud-neutral platform, providing access to a broad ecosystem of connectivity providers. The company maintains a carrier list with providers available per location. Companies can request connectivity providers not currently listed to be made available.
• Cloud Providers (Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Oracle)coreTechnology or IntegrationNorthC data centers have direct connections to leading public cloud providers including Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and others, enabling private and secure cloud connectivity for customers.
• AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or IntegrationAMS-IX is a major internet exchange located in the Amsterdam region that NorthC connects to, providing low-latency gateway to Europe.
• SwissIX (Swiss Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or IntegrationSwissIX Internet Exchange connection available at Swiss data centers including Biel/Bern, providing direct peering for Swiss connectivity.
• uptownBasel Innovation CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMünchenstein (Basel) 3 data center is located at the uptownBasel innovation campus, bringing together companies, research institutions, and technology providers. The campus hosts medical technology, quantum computing, AI, and modern workplace innovation companies.
• High Tech Campus EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthC shares waste heat with companies through the local heat network at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, contributing to sustainable operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection leader with a strong presence in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Zurich — the same metros where NorthC operates. Equinix's Equinix Fabric and direct cloud on-ramps are directly comparable to NorthC's Region Connect and Cloud Connect offerings.
• Digital Realty: Large global data center operator with significant Northwest European capacity in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Zurich. Its PlatformDIGITAL and Service Exchange offerings compete head-on with NorthC's colocation plus carrier/cloud-neutral connectivity stack.
• Iron Mountain Data Centers: Enterprise-focused colocation provider expanding across Europe with secure, compliant facilities. Comparable to NorthC on regulated workloads, certifications stack, and Tier 3/Tier 4 positioning.
• Telehouse (KDDI): Carrier-neutral colocation operator known for its London Docklands campus and growing European footprint. Closely comparable to NorthC on interconnection-rich colocation and carrier-neutral positioning.
• CyrusOne: Hyperscale and enterprise colocation provider with European operations acquired from KIO/Sopra Steria. Competes with NorthC for large enterprise and cloud workloads in continental Europe.
• maincubes: European colocation provider headquartered in Frankfurt with facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Closely comparable to NorthC on regional DACH focus, sustainable operations, and enterprise/government customer mix.
• DataBank: US-headquartered colocation and interconnection provider with growing European footprint. Comparable to NorthC on regional enterprise colocation, hybrid cloud connectivity, and Tier 3 standards.

Emerging players

• Vantage Data Centers: Fast-growing hyperscale data center platform with new campuses in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Zurich. Comparable to NorthC on AI-ready, high-density builds, but focused on larger wholesale deals rather than NorthC's regional enterprise mix.
• EdgeConneX: Hyperscale- and edge-focused data center operator expanding across Europe. Comparable to NorthC on AI-ready capacity and carrier-neutral builds, though with a stronger emphasis on hyperscale tenants.

Regional players

• Ficolo (now EdgeConneX Europe): Finnish-origin colocation operator with Nordic and selected European presence. Relevant as a regional European colocation peer with sustainability focus, similar in philosophy (regional, sustainable, carrier-neutral) to NorthC's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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