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PAIX Data Centres

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Cloud- and Carrier Neutral Data Centre provider

Amsterdam, NetherlandsFounded 2016Hosting
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2024
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About PAIX Data Centres

PAIX Data Centres is a company that specializes in the development and operation of a network of cloud- and carrier-neutral colocation data centers in Africa. The company's primary focus is on providing secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure to a diverse range of clients, including internet service providers, cloud providers, content delivery networks (CDNs), and enterprises.

By establishing data centers in key African cities, PAIX aims to address the growing demand for data storage and processing on the continent. The company's business model is centered around providing colocation services, which means they rent out space, power, and cooling to clients who want to house their own servers and networking equipment. This model allows clients to benefit from a high-quality data center environment without the capital expenditure of building their own facility.

PAIX's data centers are "carrier-neutral," which means they are not tied to any single telecommunications provider. This provides clients with a wide choice of connectivity options and can lead to lower costs and better performance. The "cloud-neutral" aspect of their facilities ensures that clients can connect to multiple cloud providers, offering flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.

The company plays a crucial role in the development of Africa's digital economy by providing the foundational infrastructure needed for businesses to thrive in the digital age. PAIX's strategy involves not only building data centers but also fostering a community of users within their facilities to create vibrant digital ecosystems.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Employees
85
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
78.0/100
Industry
Hosting
Sector
Hosting, Data Centers
Client focus
b2b
Investment activity
1 company, latest Jan 2018
Capital deployed
—
Preferred round
ACQUISITION

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Apr 2024 $5M $62M Africa50 ↗
SERIES B✓Equity / VC Sep 2023 $7M $57M Africa50 ↗
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Growth signals

PAIX Data Centres website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for PAIX Data Centres is 5.4K monthly website visits, up 116% over the last three months. PAIX Data Centres's team grew 7.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits5.4K 3-month web change+116% 1-year team growth+7.6%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

2 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Wouter van Hulten

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Africa50
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
7 countries with
team presence
🇬🇭 Ghana51.5%
🇰🇪 Kenya37.9%
🇸🇳 Senegal3%
🇿🇦 South Africa3%
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates1.5%
Top 5 of 7 shown

Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about PAIX Data Centres on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.

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Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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