Kao Data
Kao Data provides hyperscale-efficient data centers for HPC, AI, and enterprise computing.
Kao Data operates UK-based hyperscale data centers optimized for high-performance computing, AI, and enterprise workloads. The company pioneered Europe's first OCP-Ready colocation facility with 100% free-cooling and PUE <1.2, enabling customers to deploy NVIDIA DGX systems and intensive AI/HPC applications. Their Built-to-Suit service supports cloud providers and enterprises in funding and operating custom ultra-sustainable data centers. Kao Data serves as critical infrastructure for advanced computing at UK scale.
Problem solved
Enterprise and AI companies lack efficient, high-capacity UK-based data center infrastructure capable of supporting demanding HPC and AI workloads with hyperscale cooling and density.
Target customer
Enterprise organizations, cloud providers, HPC research institutions, and AI companies requiring high-density colocation with advanced cooling and sustainability.
Founders
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David Bloom
Chairman
Serial founder with 17+ years in technology and infrastructure investment; founded IPVision (2007), Goldacre (2012), and NED Data Centres (2022); deployed £500m+ in equity investment.
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Spencer Lamb
Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer
25+ years in data center colocation, AI, HPC, and hyperscale infrastructure; led teams at Infinity SDC and Verne Global; pioneered UK's first colocation public sector framework.
Funding history
Venture Debt
$41.3M
February 2017
Led by Unknown
· Unknown
Conventional Debt
$263M
January 2024
Led by Unknown
· Deutsche Bank, Legal & General Capital, Infratil, Downing, Goldacre
Total raised:
$477.9M
Industries
Pricing
Custom enterprise pricing. Built-to-Suit services available for tailored facility development and operation. Standard colocation pricing not publicly disclosed.
Notable customers
NVIDIA Cambridge-1 Supercomputer (with AstraZeneca, GSK), Instadeep, 20i, Ori
Integrations
Open Compute Project (OCP-Ready), NVIDIA DGX Data Centre Certified, Hyperscale design methodologies
Tech stack
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PWA
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Craft CMS (CMS)
HSTS (Security)
LiteSpeed (Web servers)
PHP (Programming languages)
GoDaddy (Hosting)
Website
Competitors
Equinix
Global multi-region presence with broader portfolio; Kao Data focuses on UK hyperscale efficiency and OCP-Ready architecture.
Digital Realty
Extensive global portfolio across regions; Kao Data specializes in high-density HPC/AI with free-cooling and NVIDIA DGX certification.
Why this matters: Kao Data represents a critical UK infrastructure play at the intersection of AI and high-performance computing, securing £477M+ from infrastructure specialists and enterprise investors. The company's achievement as Europe's first OCP-Ready, NVIDIA DGX-certified colocation provider with hyperscale efficiency positions it uniquely for the accelerating UK demand for AI and compute infrastructure.
Best for: Enterprise organizations, AI research institutions, and cloud providers deploying high-density computing in the UK requiring industrial-scale colocation with advanced sustainability and cooling.
Use cases
NVIDIA Supercomputer Deployment
NVIDIA Cambridge-1, the UK's most powerful supercomputer, leverages Kao Data's NVIDIA DGX-certified infrastructure to support biomedical AI research with partners like AstraZeneca and GSK. The facility's capability to support pre-configured 1-tonne+ racks enables seamless deployment of cutting-edge compute systems.
AI Startup Scaling
Instadeep scaled its AI platform deployment on Kao Data's infrastructure, accessing world-class HPC support and facility scalability. The company's recent £100M investment round was enabled by reliable, growth-capable data center infrastructure.
Enterprise Cloud Provider Build-to-Suit
20i selected Kao Data's Harlow facility to enhance service performance and reliability for enterprise customers. The Built-to-Suit model allowed 20i to design and operate infrastructure precisely matching its performance and sustainability requirements.
Alternatives
Equinix
Broader global multi-region presence with larger portfolio; choose Kao Data for UK-focused hyperscale efficiency and OCP optimization.
Digital Realty
More extensive global reach; choose Kao Data for specialized HPC/AI infrastructure with free-cooling and NVIDIA DGX certification.
FAQ
What does Kao Data do? +
Kao Data operates hyperscale data centers in the UK optimized for high-performance computing, AI, and enterprise workloads. The company provides OCP-Ready colocation with 100% free-cooling, PUE <1.2, NVIDIA DGX certification, and custom Built-to-Suit facility development for organizations requiring industrial-scale computing infrastructure.
How much does Kao Data cost? +
Kao Data's colocation and Built-to-Suit pricing is not publicly available. Pricing is custom and enterprise-based, negotiated according to specific customer requirements, facility configuration, and scale. Contact their sales team for quotes.
What are alternatives to Kao Data? +
Equinix provides global multi-region data center services with broad enterprise portfolios. Digital Realty offers extensive data center capacity worldwide. Kao Data differentiates through UK-based hyperscale efficiency, OCP-Ready architecture, and HPC/AI specialization.
Who uses Kao Data? +
Enterprise organizations, AI research institutions, cloud providers, and HPC companies. Notable customers include NVIDIA (Cambridge-1 supercomputer with AstraZeneca and GSK), Instadeep, 20i, and Ori.
How does Kao Data compare to Equinix? +
Equinix operates globally across multiple regions with broader service portfolios and enterprise reach. Kao Data focuses exclusively on UK infrastructure with hyperscale efficiency, OCP-Ready design, and specialization in high-density HPC and AI computing, making it optimal for compute-intensive UK workloads.
Tags
data center
colocation
HPC
AI infrastructure
high-performance computing
hyperscale
OCP-Ready
free-cooling
sustainable infrastructure
NVIDIA DGX
enterprise compute