What Asanti does

Asanti is a UK-based colocation data centre operator headquartered in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, operating six Regional Edge facilities in Hamilton, Livingston, Leeds, Manchester, Farnborough, and Reading with a stated capacity of more than 1,500 racks. The company is 100% owned by infrastructure investor Invesis following a 2022 acquisition and entered a joint venture with managed services firm Lunar Digital in 2026.

The platform delivers secure colocation hosting on N+1 redundant power and cooling infrastructure backed by a 99.99% uptime SLA, with all facilities certified to ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 and powered by 100% certified renewable energy via Bryt Energy. Asanti's product portfolio centres on flexible rack configurations (half rack through private cages and suites) with PAYG or fixed-fee power contracts and direct cloud connectivity to AWS, Azure, and GCP. Adjacent modules include disaster recovery, public cloud repatriation, high-density computing (up to 100kW per rack, with a 200kW roadmap), and professional managed services including 24/7/365 monitoring, SmartHands, SIAM, and training.

Revenue is generated through recurring colocation subscriptions, professional and managed services, and a partner channel that includes Northamber (distribution), Wavenet and Twin Technology (managed services), Stelia, and Commsworld (network connectivity). Target verticals are Finance, Public Sector, VFX & Digital Studios, Gaming, MSPs, Systems Integrators, and AI/HPC tenants, with named customers Elcom and Daisy Group disclosed in marketing material. Pricing is quote-based with no self-serve option, and the go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with channel referrals, supported by content marketing (podcasts, whitepapers, webinars) and CEO-level PR positioning around UK data sovereignty and cloud repatriation.

Name

Asanti

Legal name

Asanti Datacentres Ltd

Website

https://asanti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asanti is a UK Regional Edge colocation data centre operator running six ISO-certified, renewable-powered facilities with 1,500+ racks, serving enterprise and public-sector customers in finance, public sector, VFX, AI, and HPC segments through flexible colocation, hybrid hosting, and managed services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Colocation Data Centre Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Colocation (Multi-Tenant Data Centers) (HDABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edge Colocation & Distributed Data Center Services (HDABAOAB), Managed Colocation & Remote Hands Services (HDABACAD), Interconnection-Focused Colocation (IX / Meet-Me-Room Ecosystems) (HDABACAF)

Keywords

• Colocation data centres
• Data centre hosting
• Disaster recovery services
• Cloud repatriation services
• High density computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Colocation Hosting: Rack space rental from half rack to multiple rack configurations, private cages, or suites. Revenue from power contracts (PAYG or fixed fee) and space rental.
2. Professional Services: Technical expertise, solution design, implementation, project and programme management, service desk operations, SIAM services, training, and product supply/licensing
3. Managed Services via Partners: Partnership with managed service providers (Wavenet, Twin Technology) who deliver managed services to colocation customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asanti provides secure colocation hosting services across six UK-wide data centres (Hamilton, Livingston, Leeds, Manchester, Farnborough, Reading), offering flexible rack space from half-rack to private cages/suites, with PAYG or fixed-fee power contracts. The offering is complemented by disaster recovery, public cloud repatriation, high-density computing hosting (up to 100kW per rack for AI workloads), hybrid hosting with direct connectivity to AWS/Azure/GCP, and professional/managed services including 24/7 service desk and SIAM. All facilities operate on 100% renewable energy, N+1 power and cooling redundancy, and 99.99% uptime SLAs, with ISO 27001/9001/14001 certifications.

Product overview

Asanti is a UK-based colocation data centre provider offering a unified hosting platform with core colocation services complemented by additional modules for cloud repatriation, disaster recovery, professional managed services, high-density computing, and hybrid hosting solutions. The portfolio centres on 6 UK-wide data centre locations (Hamilton, Leeds, Livingston, Manchester, Farnborough, Reading) providing secure rack space, power, and connectivity backed by 100% renewable energy and 99.99% uptime guarantees. Professional Services adds managed capabilities, SLA support, and SIAM expertise, while the High Density Computing module addresses AI workload requirements. Direct cloud connectivity to AWS, Azure, and GCP enables hybrid architectures combining colocation with public cloud弹性.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colocation Hosting Secure colocation hosting providing rack space from half-rack to multiple-rack configurations, private cages, and suites across six UK-wide data centres. Backed by 100% renewable energy, N+1 power and cooling redundancy, 99.99% uptime SLA, PAYG or fixed-fee power contracts, 24/7/365 monitoring, and SmartHands support. Targets finance, public sector, VFX, gaming, MSPs, and AI customers requiring compliant UK infrastructure.
• Public Cloud Repatriation Service helping organisations move workloads back from public cloud to Asanti colocation when cloud is not delivering expected cost benefits, enabling hybrid architectures that combine the best of colocation and public cloud.
• Disaster Recovery Disaster recovery solutions protecting critical workloads with fast operation restoration, minimised downtime, and compliance assurance, available across Asanti's network of six UK data centres.
• High Density Computing Hosting Specialised hosting for high-density computing workloads including AI applications, supporting up to 100kW per rack with planned expansion to 200kW per rack. Features enhanced power and cooling capacity for demanding GPU and HPC environments.
• Professional Services Comprehensive managed services covering 24/7/365 application management, technical expertise, SLA-backed support, ITIL-aligned service desk, SIAM for complex multi-vendor environments, training, product supply and licensing from 200+ technology partners, and on-site engineering for migrations and installations.
• Hybrid Hosting Combined colocation and cloud hosting solutions enabling organisations to leverage benefits of both environments, placing workloads across on-premises, colocation, and public cloud based on performance, compliance, and cost requirements, with direct connectivity to AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52% of UK IT decision-makers plan to reduce reliance on US-based cloud providers due to data sovereignty concerns
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Daisy GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 November 2022Daisy Group's data centres (Hamilton, Birstall, Manchester, Reading, Farnborough) acquired by Asanti. Daisy remains as service provider and becomes customer, with original customers continuing to be hosted.
• Lunar DigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with shared leadership. Lunar Digital founders Rob Garbutt (CEO/Group CEO), Mark Sedgley (CCO), Patrick Doyle (Transformation Director), and Charlie Appleby (CTO) now lead Asanti alongside Darren Elliston and James Lightfoot.
• NorthambercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the UK's longest established IT distributors bringing Asanti's colocation data centres to market through distribution network.
• WavenetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManaged service provider delivering security, scalability, and resilient solutions to Asanti's colocation customers. Tier III aligned with 99.99% uptime SLA.
• Twin TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManaged IT support and services provider for Asanti's network of colocation data centres offering Gold, Silver and Bronze support options, consultancy, and public cloud connectivity.
• Bryt EnergycoreOthersEnergy supplier providing 100% renewable energy combination of solar, wind and hydro power. Partnership reduces carbon footprint by approximately 2,856 tonnes of CO2 annually.
• SteliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner featured in Asanti's partner network logo section.
• CommsworldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of UK's largest privately-funded Optical Core Network. Strategic partnership for network connectivity and joint participation in industry events.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection leader operating hundreds of IBX data centres worldwide. Directly comparable to Asanti in core colocation services but vastly larger scale, with multiple UK sites (London, Slough, Manchester) that overlap Asanti's geographic coverage.
• Digital Realty: Global hyperscale and colocation data centre provider with significant UK presence (including Digital Stout House in Slough and other London metro sites). Competes with Asanti for enterprise colocation workloads at much larger scale.
• CyrusOne: Global hyperscale and enterprise colocation provider (KKR/GIP owned). Operates large-scale data centres with high-density capability targeting AI workloads, comparable to Asanti's high-density computing positioning.
• Iron Mountain Data Centers: Global colocation provider with strong security and compliance focus and multiple UK sites. Comparable to Asanti in targeting regulated industries (finance, public sector) requiring high compliance certifications.
• Vantage Data Centers: Global hyperscale data centre operator with expanding European footprint (including London campuses). Comparable high-density AI/HPC capability focus and large-scale colocation positioning.

Direct peers

• Telehouse: UK-headquartered colocation provider (owned by KDDI) operating major London Docklands facilities plus regional sites. Directly comparable UK colocation peer with carrier-neutral interconnection focus similar to Asanti.
• Datum Datacentres: UK-based colocation specialist operating carrier-neutral data centre facilities. Closest direct competitor in the UK regional colocation market with similar target customer profile of UK enterprises.
• Custodian Data Centres: UK regional colocation provider operating facilities in Kent and Essex. Comparable regional UK colocation competitor targeting enterprise customers with similar SLA-driven service model.
• 4D Data Centres (Edera Group): UK regional colocation specialist with sites in Surrey and surrounding areas. Direct competitor in the UK regional colocation market with comparable enterprise and channel partner GTM motion.
• Coreix: UK colocation and managed services provider based in London Docklands. Closely comparable business model combining colocation hosting with managed services, similar to Asanti's hybrid colocation + professional services offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AsantiDataCentres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asanti-datacentres-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/asantidatacentres

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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