LAS VEGAS — October 9, 2025 — CleanArc Data Centers (“CleanArc”), a developer and operator of renewables-focused hyperscale data center campuses, has been named the winner of “Mid-Market Deal of the Year” at the 2025 TMT Finance Awards USA, the premier event recognizing the most significant transactions and leaders across the telecom, media and technology sectors.
The award celebrates CleanArc’s securing of approximately US$300 million in anchor equity commitments from Snowhawk LP, a leading private equity firm that invests in businesses that power the economy’s digital transition. This is a pivotal investment that strengthens CleanArc’s mission to deliver sustainable, high-performance data center infrastructure across the United States, including its flagship data center campus, VA1, in Caroline County, Virginia.
“This recognition highlights the strategic importance of our partnership with Snowhawk and the strength of our long-term growth vision,” said James Trout, Founder and CEO of CleanArc Data Centers. “As demand for high-density, energy-efficient digital infrastructure accelerates, this investment positions CleanArc to lead with sustainability and scale.”
The transaction was supported by top-tier advisors, including:
- Financial Advisors: CBRE, TD Securities (Sell Side); PJT Partners (Buy Side)
- Legal Advisors: BakerHostetler (Sell Side); Kirkland & Ellis (Buy Side)
The TMT Finance Awards USA 2025 ceremony took place on October 8, 2025, in New York City, bringing together industry leaders and investors to honor the year’s most transformative deals.
The groundbreaking for the VA1 project is scheduled for Q4 2025. For more information about CleanArc Data Centers’ VA1 data center campus, visit www.cleanarcdatacenters.com.
About CleanArc
CleanArc is an innovative provider of first-of-its-kind, sustainability-focused data center development and operation solutions. With decades of experience in both the data center and energy sectors, CleanArc has assembled the critical components — scalability, renewable energy, and strategic data center production — under one arc for hyperscalers seeking to expand quickly, sustainably, and cost-effectively. Founded by industry veteran James Trout, CleanArc is led by a deeply experienced executive team who have designed, managed, or built 2 gigawatts of state-of-the-art data center facilities — but are unburdened by legacy business practices and dated approaches to the market. CleanArc is delivering the data center of tomorrow, today. To learn more, visit cleanarcdatacenters.com and follow us on LinkedIn.