As AI usage continues to expand, data center capacity is growing more and more in major markets. In recent years, we've seen a shift in this sector, and data centers are no longer acting as backend infrastructure. Rather, they are becoming a core driver in commercial real estate, and GPs must learn how to leverage this opportunity to maximize value. That's where Covercy's investment management platform acts as a bridge between capital and emerging data center commercial real estate opportunities.
Let's take a closer look at market trends, structuring strategies, and practical ways that Covercy supports these investments.
Why Data Centers are Exploding Globally
The surge in AI computing is fueling unprecedented demand, and are now key drivers of data center growth, with unparalleled amounts of capital being directed to support data center infrastructure. Suburban and rural areas are becoming hotspots for data centers, especially in places like Virginia, Phoenix, and Sydney, and this is quickly becoming a popular sector for investors. In fact, many large investors will allocate over $500 million to data centers in 2025, making it a lucrative opportunity.
Hyperscalers and AI companies are tending to option for long-term leases and prioritizing land with utility commitments. Custom, modular builds allow for scaling with demand, and there are different financial structuring and investment models that GPs can follow. For instance, in certain places, governments are incentivizing data center growth by offering tax incentives and adopting new energy policies, so there are a plethora of public-private opportunities.
Data center commercial real estate is not like typical investments, however. It requires specialized engineering, risk management, and advanced technologies to drive efficiency, and this operational complexity can be difficult to manage. With possible power grid constraints and sustainability challenges, it's important to partner with an investment management platform that is uniquely positioned to support these elements: Covercy.
Navigating Data Center CRE with Covercy
At Covercy, our data-driven platform will give you guidance for scaling without overcommitting capital, add investor access, and allow for reporting transparency with real-time dashboards on performance, cashflows, and other valuable metrics. We also offer market insights on different development pipelines and geographies to prioritize based on forecasted demand, as well as other strategic emerging trends.
Covercy helps model long-term cash flows, and other optimized projections, evaluating risk and fostering stronger relationships between GPs and investors with our transparent investor portal. With our platform, GPs can reduce risk, optimize costs, and maximize value, building strong investor alignment and adopting flexible strategies to close deals faster and make informed decisions about data center commercial real estate.
It's clear that data centers are transforming CRE, and Covercy is uniquely suited to help GPs capitalize on this growing shift. Monitor your investments and assess performance with our intuitive platform that enables portfolio tracking and analysis. According to CBRE's 2025 Data Center Trends Report, the sector is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by AI demand. Find out more about how Covercy can simplify your CRE operations and book a demo today.