Brookfield to Invest €20 billion in France’s AI Infrastructure

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Brookfield Asset Management has announced a €20 billion infrastructure investment program in France to support AI infrastructure deployment by 2030. The investment includes up to €15 billion for data center development through its portfolio company Data4, which plans to build over 500 MW of data center capacity across France with aims to triple that by 2030.

An additional €5 billion will be invested in associated AI infrastructure including data transfer, chip storage, and energy generation. Data4 is set to make France its largest European market. The announcement was made at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.

Brookfield, which has been investing in France since 2015 and employs over 7,000 people there, is a major global investor in the AI value chain with more than €150 billion invested across digital infrastructure, renewable power, and semiconductor manufacturing worldwide. The company recently opened a Paris office hub in December 2024 to support its French investments.

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• €20 billion investment commitment in French AI infrastructure by 2030
• Plans to build over 500 MW of data center capacity with potential to triple
• Strategic expansion making France Data4's largest European market
• Diversified investment across data centers (€15B) and AI infrastructure (€5B)

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Investment in data centers and associated infrastructure to be delivered by 2030 led by Paris-headquartered Data4

PARIS and NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the opening of today’s Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”), together with the French President, Emmanuel Macron, announced a €20 billion infrastructure investment program to support the deployment of artificial intelligence (“AI”) infrastructure in France. The Brookfield investment will be targeted across data centers and associated infrastructure sectors which are vital for AI deployment.

Up to €15 billion of data center investment will be led by Brookfield’s portfolio company, Data4, one of Europe’s largest data center developers, headquartered in Paris. Data4 has existing plans to build over 500 MW of data center capacity located across several regions in France, with an ambition to triple that by 2030 as part of today’s announcement. With this, France is projected to be the single largest market for Data4 in Europe.

The investment of a further €5 billion is planned by Brookfield in France across associated AI infrastructure such as data transfer, chip storage and energy generation. The total €20 billion investment is projected to be delivered by 2030.

French President Emmanuel Macron declared: "The €20 billion investment by Brookfield notably through Data4 will allow France to remain in the race alongside major AI players. This investment demonstrates France’s attractiveness. We have the knowledge, the talents, and the decarbonized energy needed to accelerate in AI. We must not slow down, the world is accelerating. This is a battle for independence."

Sikander Rashid, Head of Europe, Brookfield, added, “We believe France has the potential to play a pivotal role in the global advancement of AI. To achieve European leadership, it is essential to invest proactively in the infrastructure that powers AI services, particularly in data and associated infrastructure. Our €20 billion investment program represents a significant step toward this ambition, laying the foundation for France to compete on the global stage. We are excited to collaborate with stakeholders across France and are looking to expand our investment in data centers to an even greater scale in the future.”

Brookfield is one of the world’s largest investors in the AI value chain, with more than €150 billion invested across digital infrastructure, renewable power and semiconductor manufacturing worldwide. Last year, Brookfield and Microsoft announced the largest ever renewable power supply deal, underpinning more than €10 billion of investment to supply Microsoft’s business activities in Europe and North America. In 2022, Brookfield and Intel entered into a $30 billion partnership for the development of Intel’s landmark semiconductor foundry in Arizona.

Brookfield has been actively investing in France since 2015 and employs over 7,000 people through its operations. In December 2024, Brookfield opened an office hub in Paris to support the firm’s existing and future investments in France. Brookfield’s French portfolio includes investments in residential decarbonization, student and young professional living, hospitality, and logistics, as well as digital and renewable energy infrastructure.

About Brookfield Asset Management

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) is a leading global alternative asset manager, headquartered in New York, with over $1 trillion of assets under management across renewable power and transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and credit. We invest client capital for the long-term with a focus on real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. We offer a range of alternative investment products to investors around the world — including public and private pension plans, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private wealth investors. We draw on Brookfield’s heritage as an owner and operator to invest for value and generate strong returns for our clients, across economic cycles.

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FAQ

What is the total value of Brookfield's (BAM) planned investment in French AI infrastructure?

Brookfield plans to invest €20 billion in French AI infrastructure by 2030, with €15 billion allocated to data centers and €5 billion to associated infrastructure.

How much data center capacity will Data4 build in France under BAM's investment plan?

Data4 plans to build over 500 MW of data center capacity across France, with ambitions to triple that capacity by 2030.

When did Brookfield (BAM) establish its Paris office hub?

Brookfield opened its Paris office hub in December 2024 to support existing and future investments in France.

How many people does Brookfield (BAM) employ in France?

Brookfield employs over 7,000 people through its operations in France.

What is the breakdown of Brookfield's (BAM) €20 billion French investment?

The investment consists of €15 billion for data center development through Data4 and €5 billion for associated AI infrastructure including data transfer, chip storage, and energy generation.