Eli Hunt~~Gabriel Silva
January 24, 2026
Eli Hunt and Gabriel Silva Quoted in Mergers & Acquisitions on Data Center Dealmaking Trends
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- Energy and Infrastructure Partners Eli Hunt and Gabriel Silva were quoted in a Mergers & Acquisitions article discussing trends in data center dealmaking
- The article emphasized that increased demand for artificial intelligence and the digitization of the economy are driving activity in the sector
- Hunt noted strong interest from both private equity and strategic companies, while Silva pointed out that value is being created across the sector, with investments in both data centers and related businesses.
Energy and Infrastructure Partners Eli Hunt and Gabriel Silva were quoted in a Mergers & Acquisitions article titled, “Booming AI Demand Drives Data Center Deals.” The article highlighted trends in data center dealmaking, with an emphasis on how AI and the digitization of the economy is driving demand. Eli explained that “There is interest from both private equity and from strategic companies,” noting, “The activity is a positive sign that data centers are trading, and are expected to continue to trade, at good valuations.” Gabriel highlighted that “This sector is where value is being created across the board” and how “some sponsors invest directly in data centers, while others are exploring how they can invest in ancillary businesses.”~~To read the article, please click here (subscription required).
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Eli Hunt~~Gabriel Silva
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