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NorthC

OperatorOwnerTop 35 global operator

NorthC operates as a trusted regional data center platform across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, delivering reliable colocation and connectivity with a focus on sustainability and local engagement. Formed in 2020 from Dutch pioneers, it has expanded via acquisitions and supports critical digital processes including AI and cloud ecosystems.

At a glance

Facilities tracked

15

Markets

14

Countries

4

Live capacity

40+ MW

Total potential

40+ MW

Live capacity is power in service today. Total potential counts every megawatt once, including expansion headroom at existing sites.


Groningen, North Holland, NLFounded 2017200 employees

NorthC data centre locations

17 mapped sites across 4 countries, coloured by status.

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About NorthC

Unlike many carriers neutral competitors, NorthC operates as a landlord focused operator rather than a neutral platform. This business model allows the company to maintain closer customer relationships and control service delivery but potentially limits appeal to carriers requiring strict neutrality guarantees. The operator appears to target enterprise customers and regional colocation demand rather than pursuing hyperscale or wholesale segments.

NorthC's competitive position reflects a regional specialist strategy in a market increasingly dominated by large multinational operators. While the company lacks the scale of tier one European players, its concentrated Benelux footprint provides defensible market position in a high density region. Further growth likely depends on deepening presence in existing markets or selective expansion into adjacent European cities rather than pursuing significant new geographic markets.


NorthC Datacenters is a PE-backed regional data center provider offering colocation and connectivity services across the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland.

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Company Overview

Ownership Type

Private Equity

NorthC facilities

Every NorthC site with a page on DC Atlas, by market.

Amsterdam

BaselSwitzerland

BerlinGermany

MunichGermany

ZurichSwitzerland

Biel (Bern)Switzerland

DüsseldorfGermany

FranconiaGermany

FrankfurtGermany

HamburgGermany

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Recent Activity

  • Stage changeAug 20, 20265 MW

    NorthC announces sixth Swiss data centre in Basel with 4.5 MW initial capacity

    Im Innovationscampus „UptownBasel“ entsteht ein Rechenzentrum mit zunächst 4,5 MW IT-Leistung. Der Standort soll 2027 in Betrieb gehen und ist für KI-Anwendungen ausgelegt.

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