What LUNAR DIGITAL LTD does

Lunar Digital Ltd is an independent, carrier-neutral data centre operator headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 2022. The company provides colocation, high-performance computing (HPC) and AI hosting, managed connectivity, media streaming, and scientific research infrastructure to enterprise customers, managed service providers (MSPs), cloud orchestrators, CDNs, and academic institutions. It operates four Tier III-designed facilities: Lunar 1 (2,684 m2 gross / 2,142 m2 net), Lunar 2 (485 m2 gross / 465 m2 net), and Lunar 3 (836 m2 gross / 500 m2 net) in Manchester, plus Lunar 5 in Watford near London (7,400 m2 net customer space across 8 data halls, with stated 40 MW power capacity). All sites are powered by 100% renewable energy and target PUE ratings of 1.2–1.3. The company maintains ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and PCI DSS certifications.

The company's core technology stack centres on the in-house "Lunar Connect" platform, a national diverse fibre network providing IP Transit, Metro-Connect, SD-WAN, Managed WAN, and Direct Cloud Connectivity to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud. Physical infrastructure features N+N UPS configurations, dual diverse power feeds, DX CRAC and chilled water cooling with N+1 redundancy, 168-hour generator fuel capacity at primary facilities, and rack densities up to 20kW. Over 20 carriers are on-net including BT, Colt, Zayo, and Virgin Media Business, and direct LINX peering provides access to 85%+ of the Global Routing Table. The Manchester LAN enabled 130+ networks and carried 900+ Gbps at peak as of February 2026, having tripled in size since September 2024. Service offerings extend beyond standard colocation to include the Hybrid Media Cloud platform for broadcast streaming and dedicated infrastructure for genomics, climate modelling, and quantum chemistry research workloads.

Lunar Digital operates a subscription-based revenue model with annual billing for core colocation contracts and monthly unit pricing for rack configurations, with minimum engagement starting at 1/4 rack. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (facility tours, consultation, case-study-driven demand) with channel partnerships through managed service providers, system integrators, and network carriers. The company is positioned at the intersection of UK regional digital infrastructure expansion and AI/HPC compute demand, and in March 2026 formed a joint venture with Asanti Data Centres combining its Manchester operations with Asanti's six regional facilities to materially expand its UK footprint.

Name

LUNAR DIGITAL LTD

Legal name

Lunar Digital Ltd

Website

https://lunardigital.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lunar Digital is a UK-based independent, carrier-neutral data centre operator offering colocation, HPC/AI hosting, and connectivity services across four Tier III facilities in Manchester and Watford, serving MSPs, enterprises, and academic research institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Centre Colocation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Cloud Platforms (On‑Prem Cloud Stacks) (HDABABAA)

Keywords

• Data centre colocation
• Carrier-neutral infrastructure
• HPC and AI hosting
• Managed cloud connectivity
• Enterprise IT infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Colocation Services: Secure and reliable data centre colocation services offering Tier III facilities with 100% uptime SLA, rack densities up to 20kW, dual diverse power feeds, and N+1 cooling. Services include 24/7 technical support, remote hands, and dedicated customer portal access.
2. HPC & AI Hosting: High-performance computing and AI hosting services with GPU-accelerated infrastructure, machine learning, and deep learning capabilities. Includes bespoke solution design, migration planning, and ongoing technical support.
3. Connectivity Services: Network connectivity solutions including IP Transit, Metro-Connect, SD-WAN, Managed WAN, and Direct Cloud Connectivity through the Lunar Connect platform. Provides high-capacity, low-latency connections via carrier-neutral facilities.
4. Media & Streaming: Hybrid Media Cloud services enabling live TV, Radio, Satellite or Cable channel capture and streaming over IP networks. Includes satellite downlink and distribution services with virtual machine deployment.
5. Scientific Research Infrastructure: Specialized HPC infrastructure for academic and research institutions with support for genomics, climate modelling, quantum chemistry, astrophysics, and other scientific computing workloads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lunar Digital is an independent, carrier-neutral data centre provider operating four Tier III UK facilities (Lunar 1, 2 and 3 in Manchester; Lunar 5 in Watford) delivering secure colocation with rack densities up to 20kW and 100% power and cooling SLA. The company sells GPU-accelerated HPC and AI hosting, the Lunar Connect platform for IP transit and managed WAN, Cloud Connect for direct access to AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle, Hybrid Media Cloud for live TV/radio/satellite streaming, and HPC environments tailored for academic and scientific research.

Product overview

Lunar Digital is an independent, carrier-neutral data centre provider operating a portfolio of four facilities across the UK (Lunar 1, 2, 3 in Manchester, and Lunar 5 in Watford). The company offers a unified suite of infrastructure services built around its colocation core product, complemented by HPC & AI hosting, Media & Streaming, Scientific Research Computing, and Lunar Connect (connectivity) services. Cloud Connect acts as an add-on module enabling direct access to major cloud platforms. The facilities provide shared infrastructure (power, cooling, connectivity) while the service layers deliver specialised hosting for AI/ML workloads, media streaming, and academic research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colocation Services Secure and reliable Tier III colocation services with 100% uptime SLA, rack densities up to 20kW, dual diverse power feeds, N+1 cooling redundancy, and carrier-neutral access to 20+ network providers. Targeted at organisations housing critical IT infrastructure, including managed service providers, enterprises, cloud operators, and academic institutions.
• HPC & AI Hosting High-performance computing and AI hosting environment with GPU-accelerated infrastructure, high-capacity racks with N+N UPS configuration, 100% power and cooling SLA, and low PUE for AI, deep learning, and machine learning workloads. Includes bespoke solution design, migration planning, and ongoing technical support.
• Media & Streaming Hybrid Media Cloud platform enabling capture of live TV, Radio, and Satellite or Cable channels and streaming over IP networks at any resolution, with multicast network delivery and direct cloud connectivity. Includes satellite downlink and distribution services with virtual machine deployment.
• Scientific Research Computing HPC infrastructure tailored for academic and research institutions, supporting genomics, climate modelling, quantum chemistry, astrophysics, and AI-driven scientific analysis with JANET network connectivity, scalable compute environments, and seamless integration with institutional workflows.
• Lunar Connect Dynamic connectivity platform providing IP Transit, Metro-Connect, SD-WAN, Managed WAN, and direct cloud connectivity via a national diverse fibre network connecting all Lunar Digital facilities and key UK data centre locations. Designed for enterprises and operators needing high-capacity, low-latency carrier-neutral connectivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tesco increased customer loyalty by 25% with data insights
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• LINX (London Internet Exchange)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2026LINX is upgrading its point of presence at Lunar Digital's Manchester datacentre from single-homed to fully resilient, dual-homed PoP. The Manchester LAN has tripled in size enabling 130 networks and carrying 900+ Gbps at peak. Lunar Digital provides LINX access to over 85% of the Global Routing Table through peering connections.
• Asanti Data CentresflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture to expand AI and edge infrastructure across the UK. Combines Lunar Digital's management team, infrastructure expertise, and customer-centric model with Asanti's portfolio of six regional data centres.
• NybblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic colocation partnership where Lunar serves as a collaborative partner rather than purely transactional hosting provider, focusing on long-term success and customer satisfaction.
• Stockport CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship as back-of-shirt sponsor for 2025-26 campaign. Partnership between two Northwest-based organisations committed to innovation, resilience, and community investment.
• Zayo GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationZayo provides high-performance fiber networks across Lunar Digital facilities, enabling connectivity solutions for customers.
• BTcoreTechnology or IntegrationBT delivers comprehensive telecom solutions and connectivity options across Lunar Digital data centres.
• ColtcoreTechnology or IntegrationColt provides connectivity services on-net at Lunar Digital facilities.
• Virgin Media BusinesscoreTechnology or IntegrationVirgin Media Business provides high-speed broadband connectivity at Lunar Digital data centres.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud Connect provides dedicated connectivity into AWS from all Lunar Digital data centres and on-net locations.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud Connect provides dedicated connectivity into Microsoft Azure from all Lunar Digital data centres.
• Google Cloud PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud Connect provides dedicated connectivity into Google Cloud Platform from all Lunar Digital data centres.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationConnected data centre enabling cross-connects to Equinix MA1-MA5 Manchester facilities from Lunar Digital sites.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Iron Mountain Data Centers: Carrier-neutral colocation provider with UK and European facilities positioned on security, compliance, and sustainability; competes with Lunar for regulated enterprise, public-sector, and high-compliance workloads.
• NTT Global Data Centers: Hyperscale-grade colocation operator with UK and European footprint; comparable as a multi-site, carrier-neutral, sustainability-positioned data-centre provider targeting enterprise and hyperscale tenants.
• CyrusOne (KIO Networks): Hyperscale and enterprise colocation provider with European campuses; comparable as a high-density, cloud-on-ramp-equipped operator pursuing AI/HPC workloads in UK and continental markets.
• Equinix: Global carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection incumbent with a substantial Manchester (MA1-MA5) and London footprint; Lunar Digital explicitly cross-connects to Equinix facilities, competing for the same enterprise and CDN customer base.
• Vantage Data Centers: Enterprise/wholesale colocation operator expanding in EMEA with sustainability-first design (low PUE, renewable energy); competes with Lunar for enterprise AI/HPC tenants seeking high-density, ESG-aligned capacity.
• Digital Realty: Global hyperscale-and-retail colocation operator with UK presence; competes with Lunar for enterprise and cloud-customer workloads and offers comparable carrier-neutral, cross-connect, and cloud-direct interconnect services.
• Telehouse (KDDI): Long-standing carrier-neutral UK colocation operator with flagship London Docklands campus; directly comparable as a Tier III multi-site UK colo provider serving enterprise, carrier, and cloud on-ramp customers.

Regional players

• iomart: UK-headquartered managed hosting and colocation provider operating multiple UK data centres; comparable as a UK-domestic alternative for mid-market and enterprise customers seeking regional, carrier-neutral colo.
• Pulsant: UK-wide regional colocation and managed-services provider with multiple edge data centres; comparable to Lunar as a UK-domestic carrier-neutral operator serving enterprise and MSP customers outside the M25.
• Netwise: Independent London-based carrier-neutral colocation operator; comparable to Lunar as a smaller, independent UK colo with strong carrier-neutral ethos targeting enterprise and channel partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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