What Dhakacolo does

Dhakacolo Limited is a Bangladesh-based, privately held data center operator founded in 2018 and headquartered at Khawaja Tower, 95 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka. The company is positioned as Bangladesh's first chain data center operator, with Tier III / TIA-942 rated-3 facilities planned across five strategic cities — Dhaka (DC-1 and DC-2), Chattogram, Jessore, Khulna, and Sylhet — of which three are currently operational. Its infrastructure is built around 6,000 sq ft facilities with 100-rack capacity, 500 kW power, N+N UPS redundancy, dual generators with 72-hour continuous capacity, FM200/VESDA fire suppression, cold aisle containment, and a disclosed PUE of 1.43, supporting a 100% uptime claim on dedicated server services.

The product portfolio spans colocation (private suite, rack space, half/quarter rack, and cage locations with flexible power options), public, private, and hybrid cloud built on the OnApp cloud management platform with full KVM virtualization, plus DaaS (on Microsoft Azure with Citrix integration), FWaaS, BaaS, dedicated and virtual server hosting, and a broad connectivity stack including cross-connect, inter-site connectivity, blended IP, bandwidth, IPLC, MPLS, dark fiber, and data connectivity. Professional services — Smart Hand, 24/7/365 NOC support, move-in assistance, and monitoring — complete the offering.

Dhakacolo monetizes primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions on colocation and dedicated servers, usage-based VPS pricing, managed connectivity services, and project-based professional services, with all pricing disclosed in Bangladeshi Taka. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via website quote requests, phone, WhatsApp, and email. The company is a sister concern of Earth Telecommunication (a leading IIG) and Race Online (a fast-growing ISP with 100+ POPs), giving it integrated upstream connectivity and bundled enterprise reach. It serves 100+ customers across ISPs/telecom, enterprise, SMEs/eCommerce, government/education, and cloud providers, including Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development, Comviva, a large knit garment manufacturer, a leading Bangladeshi newspaper, a clean energy company, and Samsung Bangladesh's authorized online shop. International expansion to Singapore and Mumbai has been announced but not yet executed.

Name

Dhakacolo

Legal name

Dhakacolo Limited

Website

https://dhakacolo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dhakacolo Limited operates Bangladesh's first chain of Tier III data centers across five cities, offering colocation, cloud, hosting, and connectivity services to enterprises, ISPs, telecom operators, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center & Colocation 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

Data Center Operations & Managed Services (Remote Hands, NOC/SOC) (HDABANAA), Network Services & Managed Data Center Networking (HDABAFAM)

Keywords

• Colocation services
• Data center hosting
• Dedicated server hosting
• Managed cloud services
• Network connectivity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Colocation Services: Server cabinet rental including partial (1/2, 1/3), full rack, or multiples; private suites; cage locations with flexible power options (120V, 280V, 3-Phase, -48VDC)
2. Dedicated Server Hosting: Bare-metal dedicated server hosting with 100% uptime guarantee, various configurations and packages available
3. VPS/Virtual Server Hosting: Virtual private server hosting with pay-per-usage pricing model on public cloud infrastructure
4. Cloud Services: Public cloud, private cloud, DaaS, FWaaS, and BaaS services delivered through OnApp platform
5. Connectivity Services: Cross-connect, bandwidth, IPLC, MPLS, dark fiber, data connectivity, and inter-site connectivity services
6. Shared Hosting: Shared web hosting for eCommerce, resellers, enterprises, corporations, and news portals
7. Professional Services: Smart hand services, NOC support 24/7/365, move-in assistance, and monitoring services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dhakacolo operates Tier III-rated data centers in Bangladesh providing colocation services (private suites, rack space, cage locations, half/quarter racks), dedicated and virtual server hosting, public and private cloud computing built on the OnApp platform, and a full connectivity portfolio including cross-connect, IPLC, MPLS, dark fiber, bandwidth, and blended IP solutions. The company supports enterprise, government, ISP, and SME customers with 100% uptime guarantees and 24/7 NOC support.

Product overview

Dhakacolo is Bangladesh's first chain data center operator offering Tier III data center solutions across five cities. The product portfolio centers on colocation services (cabinet, private suite, rack space, cage, half/quarter rack options), public and private cloud computing (built on OnApp platform), dedicated and virtual server hosting, and managed IT services. Supporting services include DaaS, FWaaS, BaaS, connectivity solutions (cross connect, inter-site connectivity, blended IP, bandwidth, IPLC, MPLS, dark fiber, data connectivity), and professional services (Smart Hand, NOC support, move-in assistance, monitoring). The company operates data centers in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Jessore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colocation Services Tier III-rated data center colocation services including cabinet rentals, private suites, rack spaces, cage locations, and half/quarter rack options for businesses to host their IT infrastructure.
• Public Cloud Multitenant cloud computing solution allowing customers to host computing resources on a pay-per-usage basis with secure direct connections to public cloud platforms.
• Private Cloud Single-tenant cloud environment with proprietary architecture offering enhanced security, dedicated resources, increased performance, and customization capabilities for organizations.
• Dedicated Server Bare-metal server hosting with exclusive resource usage, offering improved performance, customizability, and enhanced data security for hosting websites, data, and applications with a 100% uptime guarantee.
• Virtual Server (VPS) Virtual private server hosting that shares hardware resources with other virtual machines while providing independent OS environments, cost-effective resource management, and server virtualization benefits.
• Shared Hosting Budget-friendly shared web hosting services for eCommerce, resellers, enterprises, corporations, and news portals in Bangladesh.
• Cross Connect Physical hardwired cable connections between different termination locations within the data center, providing high-performance dedicated connectivity with fiber and copper options.
• Inter-Site Connectivity Fiber connectivity solutions between data center sites and across multiple locations, enabling customers to scale and connect to broader ecosystems.
• Blended IP Solution Dedicated internet solution combining multiple upstream ISP providers and local internet exchanges for optimal speed and reliability, with static IPv4/IPv6 addresses and BGP routing support.
• Bandwidth Services Nationwide bandwidth services for data centers, web hosting, email servers, and cloud solutions provided through strategic partnerships.
• International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) Point-to-point private line service for communication between geographically dispersed offices, supporting internet access, business data exchange, video conferencing, and telecommunication.
• Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Network routing service providing VPNs, traffic engineering, and quality of service through secured VPN connectivity.
• Dark Fiber Dark fiber network connectivity available in major business areas, providing dedicated fiber lines to clients.
• Data Connectivity Secure data connectivity solutions through DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology.
• Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Cloud-based virtual desktop service delivered with required applications, available in persistent and non-persistent configurations, built on Microsoft Azure with Citrix integration.
• Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) Cloud-based firewall service delivering Layer 7/NGFW functionalities including access controls, URL filtering, advanced threat prevention, intrusion prevention, and DNS security.
• Backup as a Service (BaaS) Online backup and recovery services connecting systems to private, public, or hybrid cloud storage managed by the provider.
• Smart Hand Services 24/7 on-site technician services for cross-connect termination, physical labor, device management, shipping/receiving, circuitry, media management, and escorted access.
• NOC Support 24/7/365 Network Operation Center support with direct access to qualified NOC engineers for network and connectivity issue resolution.
• Move-In Assistance Services Data center installation and deployment support including design assistance, strategic guidance, project management, and vendor referrals.
• Monitoring Services Data center monitoring using manual and automated tools ensuring key functions and services are delivered without interruptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% uptime guaranteed on dedicated server services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Earth Telecommunication Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the leading International Internet Gateway (IIG) providers in Bangladesh. Earth Telecommunication offers reliable and affordable services to national ISPs, BWA and Telecom operators. They provide IP transit, systems development, solutions integration, data center services, management services, and cloud computing services. Earth Tel is a sister concern of Dhakacolo, providing preferential connectivity and market access.
• Race Online LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the fastest growing ISPs in Bangladesh providing seamless and secured Data & Internet connectivity using fiber and wireless solutions. Race has developed 100+ POPs highly equipped with Telco-grade infrastructure and power management facilities across Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Barisal & Sylhet. Race Online is also a sister concern of Dhakacolo.
• OnAppcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnApp provides the complete cloud management solution powering Dhakacolo's IaaS cloud services. It includes full KVM virtualization stack, software-defined storage and networking, metering and billing engine, and self-service portal. OnApp powers private, public and hybrid cloud services for thousands of businesses worldwide.
• Tech Valley UpdateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and technology partnership for industry collaboration and visibility.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CtrlS Datacenters: India-based hyperscale and Tier III/IV colocation operator with a multi-city footprint (Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Noida, Lucknow). Closely comparable to Dhakacolo as a South Asian Tier III chain DC operator serving enterprise and carrier customers with colocation, cloud, and managed services.
• Yotta Infrastructure: India-based hyperscale data center operator offering colocation, cloud, and managed services across multiple cities. Comparable to Dhakacolo in regional Tier III DC operations and enterprise/cloud hybrid offerings for South Asian markets.
• Sify Technologies: Indian integrated data center, cloud, and network services provider with multiple DC facilities across India. Peers Dhakacolo's colocation-plus-cloud-plus-connectivity bundle and its focus on emerging-market enterprise customers.
• BDx Data Centers: APAC-focused colocation provider operating carrier-neutral facilities in Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and China. Comparable to Dhakacolo as an emerging-market carrier-neutral DC operator targeting enterprise and OTT customers.
• GPX Global Systems: India-headquartered carrier-neutral data center operator with facilities in Mumbai, Chennai, and Noida (plus Egypt expansion). Closely comparable to Dhakacolo in carrier-neutral, multi-tenant colocation targeting ISPs and enterprise customers in South Asia.

Broad incumbents

• ST GDC (ST Telemedia Global Data Centres): Asia-headquartered colocation operator with facilities across India, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and the UK. Comparable to Dhakacolo in multi-country Tier III/IV colocation strategy but at materially larger scale and with institutional backing.
• NTT GDC (NTT Global Data Centers): Global data center arm of NTT, with extensive APAC and India footprint including Mumbai and Chennai. Comparable offering to Dhakacolo in Tier III colocation and managed services but operates at global scale with significantly deeper product portfolio.
• AirTrunk: APAC-focused hyperscale data center platform serving major cloud and enterprise customers across Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Comparable to Dhakacolo at the chain-DC concept level, though AirTrunk operates at the hyperscale end of the market.
• Telehouse (KDDI): Global carrier-neutral colocation provider with flagship facilities in London, Tokyo, and New York and a broad APAC/EMEA footprint. Comparable to Dhakacolo in carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection ecosystem play, though at much larger scale and global reach.

Emerging players

• Bridge Data Centres: Asia-focused hyperscale and enterprise colocation operator with facilities in Malaysia, Thailand, and China (and growing presence in Indonesia). Comparable emerging-market DC operator to Dhakacolo with a similar multi-city chain footprint strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dhakacolo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dhaka-colo-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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