Standard Chartered supports VIRTUS Data Centres’ GBP2.45 billion financing package

London, 25 September 2026 – VIRTUS Data Centres (VIRTUS), a pure-play data centre developer-operator and part of the STTGDC Group, has announced the successful completion of a GBP2.45 billion financing package. The capital provides a long-term funding framework to support the continued development and expansion of VIRTUS’ data centres across the UK and Europe.

Standard Chartered acted as Coordinator, Bookrunner, Senior Mandated Lead Arranger and Green Loan Coordinator for the financing, amongst a consortium of other banks.

The financing package is one of the largest data centre bank financings completed in the UK to date. The GBP2.45 billion of committed funding includes a GBP1.2 billion green capex facility, available through both term and revolving tranches, providing flexibility to fund expansion and support its growth ambitions.

The financing strengthens VIRTUS’ balance sheet and provides a framework to support the next phase of expansion. This includes the development of the company’s 78 MW, AI-ready Saunderton campus in Buckinghamshire, future investment in LONDON19 in Slough and ongoing expansion across Europe.

Shane Moore, Head of Commercial Real Estate, EMEA, Standard Chartered, said: “We are delighted to support VIRTUS on this transaction, building on a trusted long-term relationship. As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to the global economy, we remain focused on providing the capital solutions our clients need to grow and succeed.”

Adam Eaton, Chief Executive Officer at VIRTUS, commented: “This financing marks an important milestone for VIRTUS. It reflects the strength and stability of our existing portfolio, our track record of delivery and the opportunities ahead. The capital flexibility it provides will enable us to continue investing in high-quality data centre infrastructure and support our ongoing growth across the European market.”

The transaction builds on Standard Chartered’s strong relationship with VIRTUS and follows the Bank’s support for the company’s Marienpark Data Centre Campus development in Berlin, announced earlier this year.

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Standard Chartered

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Email: claire.newell@sc.com

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