IFM Investors announces investment in leading Swiss data centre operator

IFM Global Infrastructure Fund ("IFM GIF"), advised by IFM Investors¹, has on July 10^th, agreed to indirectly acquire 100 per cent of Green Group AG² and its subsidiaries, ‘Green’, from InfraVia³.

Green is a Swiss-based digital infrastructure platform operating hyperscale and enterprise data centres. It is a leader in Switzerland’s fast-growing data centre market, benefiting from long-term contracts with leading cloud service providers, as well as blue-chip Swiss enterprise clients.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to complete later this year.

Quote attributable to Bruno Candes, Partner at InfraVia:

“It has been a pleasure working with Green’s first-class management team over the past eight years. Green’s strong existing asset portfolio, relationships with key clients and stakeholders, and accumulated development and construction expertise leave the company well poised for the next chapter of its successful growth story. We wish Green and IFM Investors the best in the years ahead.”

Quote attributable to Deepa Bharadwaj, Head of Infrastructure Europe at IFM Investors:

“IFM Investors is excited to work closely with Green’s management to support the next phase of growth. Green’s excellence in data centre operations and delivery expertise, alongside its industry leadership in sustainability, makes the company a natural fit for IFM GIF. We believe this partnership aligns with our mission to deliver returns to our investors, in line with our purpose to invest, protect and grow the retirement savings of working people.”

Quote attributable to Roger Süess, CEO of Green Group AG:

“We look forward to embarking on the next chapter of Green’s expansion in partnership with IFM Investors. Their proven sector expertise, expansive European infrastructure network, and robust financial resources will be instrumental in accelerating our growth strategy.”

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Notes to Editor:

1. IFM Investors was established more than 30 years ago with the purpose to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people. Owned by Australian and UK pension funds, the organisation has approximately US$153 billion under management (as at 30 June 2025). IFM invests on behalf of more than 700 like-minded investors worldwide. Operating globally from offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Milan, Warsaw, New York, Houston, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo, IFM Investors manages investments across infrastructure equity, debt, listed equities and private equity assets. For more information, visit ifminvestors.com.
2. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Lupfig, Switzerland, Green Group AG is a leading provider of digital infrastructure, specialising in hyperscale and enterprise data centres. The company operates six data centres in four locations across the Zurich region. Green serves a significant share of Switzerland’s cloud service providers’ demand and is recognised for its delivery excellence, sustainability leadership and customer satisfaction. The company employs over 200 professionals and is led by CEO Roger Süess, who joined Green in 2019 following senior roles in cloud strategy and IT infrastructure at UBS and Credit Suisse.
3. Founded in 2008, InfraVia is a leading independent private equity firm, specialized in real assets - infrastructure, critical metals, real estate* - and technology investments. InfraVia is a conviction-driven investor focusing on resilient businesses partnering with management teams, entrepreneurs, or industrials to develop their businesses and drive long-term value creation through active hands-on asset management. Headquartered in Paris, InfraVia has a 100+ strong team and is 100% partner-owned. InfraVia manages EUR16 billion of capital** and has invested in 50+ companies across Europe. infraviacapital.com

*The real estate strategy is managed by OREIMA, an affiliate of InfraVia.

**Total amount of capital raised.

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