CVC DIF, the infrastructure business of leading global private markets manager CVC, has agreed to acquire a significant majority stake in firstcolo Holding GmbH (“firstcolo”), a leading Frankfurt-base...

CVC DIF agreed to acquire control of firstcolo and support the FRA7 data-center project near Frankfurt, designed for up to 24 MW of total capacity.

CVC DIF has secured a significant majority stake in firstcolo, aiming to bolster the development of high-performance data centers in Germany's Frankfurt region, focusing on AI compatibility and energy efficiency.

CVC DIF, the infrastructure business of leading global private markets manager CVC, has agreed to acquire a significant majority stake in firstcolo Holding GmbH (“firstcolo”), a leading Frankfurt-base...

CVC DIF has agreed to acquire a significant majority stake in Frankfurt-based firstcolo, backing a 24 MW AI-ready data centre greenfield in Rosbach.

Colo provider has two facilities in Frankfurt and another in development

CVC DIF's recent acquisition of a majority stake in firstcolo aims to enhance high-performance data center capabilities, particularly in Germany.

CVC DIF has secured a significant majority stake in firstcolo, paving the way for the development of advanced, AI-ready data center capabilities in Germany.

CVC DIF has taken a significant majority stake in Firstcolo to enhance its scalable data centre capabilities, focusing on AI readiness and performance.

- CVC DIF adquiere una participación mayoritaria en firstcolo para apoyar el desarrollo de una plataforma de centro de datos escalable y de alto rendimiento en Alemania

Choice of location determined by lack of suitable grid connections in Frankfurt

Jerome Evans, CEO der firstcolo GmbH, kritisiert die Nutzung US-amerikanischer Clouddienste durch europäische Unternehmen und Behörden. Seine zentrale Botschaft: Echte Datensouveränität beginnt mit de...

firstcolo GmbH has been awarded the German Datacenter Talents & Impact Award 2025 for its sustainable FRA7 data center project, showcasing innovation.

Firstcolo GmbH has clinched the prestigious German Datacenter Talents & Impact Award 2025 for its innovative and sustainable data center project, FRA7, underscoring its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Jerome Evans, Gründer und Geschäftsführer der firstcolo GmbH, ordnet die Bedeutung der Inhalte des neuen Koalitionsvertrags für die Rechenzentrums-Branche e

firstcolo builds a 24MW sustainable data center in Rosbach, Germany, advancing energy-efficient infrastructure and AI-ready facilities.

Firstcolo aus Frankfurt will 2027 ein Datacenter in Rosbach nahe der Mainmetropole eröffnen. Dort sollen mehr Arbeitsplätze entstehen, als in einem Rechenzentrum üblich sind.

In a creative departure from traditional infrastructure updates, German hosting and colocation provider firstcolo has released a unique musical composition made entirely from the ambient sounds of its Frankfurt data center. The track, titled the Datacenter Ambient Mix, was launched in celebration of Make Music Day on June 21 and offers a 21-minute immersive journey into the acoustic heartbeat of a live data center. The composition layers the steady hum of servers, the subtle rush of cool air, and the faint pulse of electrical currents into a textured ambient soundscape. The result is a minimalist, atmospheric piece that echoes the aesthetics of experimental electronic music, yet remains deeply rooted in the physical environment of firstcolo’s infrastructure. “We wanted to do something a bit different to mark Make Music Day,” said Boris Mayer, Head of Marketing at firstcolo. “So we turned the rhythms of our data center - the hum, the airflow, the quiet flow of power - into music. It’s a way of humanizing our technology, and offering a fresh perspective on the systems that quietly support the digital world.” The project was developed internally by firstcolo’s team of engineers, rebranded for the occasion as Datacenter (Sound) Engineers. Using specialized recording equipment, they captured raw audio directly from operational equipment racks, cooling systems, and power infrastructure. The recordings were then arranged and mixed into a cohesive composition that highlights the mechanical harmony often overlooked in such environments. Make Music Day  The release was timed with Make Music Day - a global celebration that originated in France in 1982 as Fête de la Musique. The event encourages musical creativity in all forms, from amateur street performances to digital experiments like firstcolo’s While this might seem like a novelty at first glance, the initiative is part of a broader communication strategy that humanizes high-tech infrastructure and fosters engagement beyond technical circles. It also illustrates the culture of innovation at firstcolo - a company known for both its engineering reliability and creative outreach. The Datacenter Ambient Mix is available for streaming and download via firstcolo’s official website: https://firstcolo.net/en/the-data-center-ambient-mix-from-firstcolo Mr. Mayer invited the tech and hosting community to listen in and share the track: “It’s a sound you won’t find on Spotify’s algorithmic playlists - but it’s one that tells a real story. It’s the sound of uptime, of infrastructure doing what it does best - quietly, consistently, and in sync.” By transforming raw operational noise into art, firstcolo has taken an unexpected step in making its technology not just seen - but heard.

In a creative departure from traditional infrastructure updates, German hosting and colocation provider firstcolo has released a unique musical composition made entirely from the ambient sounds of its Frankfurt data center. The track, titled the Datacenter Ambient Mix, was launched in celebration of Make Music Day on June 21 and offers a 21-minute immersive journey into the acoustic heartbeat of a live data center. The composition layers the steady hum of servers, the subtle rush of cool air, and the faint pulse of electrical currents into a textured ambient soundscape. The result is a minimalist, atmospheric piece that echoes the aesthetics of experimental electronic music, yet remains deeply rooted in the physical environment of firstcolo’s infrastructure. “We wanted to do something a bit different to mark Make Music Day,” said Boris Mayer, Head of Marketing at firstcolo. “So we turned the rhythms of our data center - the hum, the airflow, the quiet flow of power - into music. It’s a way of humanizing our technology, and offering a fresh perspective on the systems that quietly support the digital world.” The project was developed internally by firstcolo’s team of engineers, rebranded for the occasion as Datacenter (Sound) Engineers. Using specialized recording equipment, they captured raw audio directly from operational equipment racks, cooling systems, and power infrastructure. The recordings were then arranged and mixed into a cohesive composition that highlights the mechanical harmony often overlooked in such environments. Make Music Day  The release was timed with Make Music Day - a global celebration that originated in France in 1982 as Fête de la Musique. The event encourages musical creativity in all forms, from amateur street performances to digital experiments like firstcolo’s While this might seem like a novelty at first glance, the initiative is part of a broader communication strategy that humanizes high-tech infrastructure and fosters engagement beyond technical circles. It also illustrates the culture of innovation at firstcolo - a company known for both its engineering reliability and creative outreach. The Datacenter Ambient Mix is available for streaming and download via firstcolo’s official website: https://firstcolo.net/en/the-data-center-ambient-mix-from-firstcolo Mr. Mayer invited the tech and hosting community to listen in and share the track: “It’s a sound you won’t find on Spotify’s algorithmic playlists - but it’s one that tells a real story. It’s the sound of uptime, of infrastructure doing what it does best - quietly, consistently, and in sync.” By transforming raw operational noise into art, firstcolo has taken an unexpected step in making its technology not just seen - but heard.

Firstcolo is expanding its presence in Germany with the construction of a new data center in Rosbach vor der Hhe, near Frankfurt. The colocation provider, which currently serves clients in 33 countries from two colocation data centers in Frankfurt, is…