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Blackstone Sees Private Debt Boom Amid Tight Credit Spreads
ByAinvest
Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 4:30 pm ET1min read
Blackstone expects a surge in private credit demand due to tight corporate bond spreads and growing demand for yield. The private credit market is predicted to balloon to $30 trillion in size in coming years, with a big leap in lending for hard assets like data centers, real estate, and power. Blackstone plans to be "extraordinarily active" in data center finance and sees a revival in mergers and acquisitions as an opportunity for private lenders.
The France data center market is experiencing significant growth, with a projected valuation of USD 6.40 billion by 2030, up from USD 3.42 billion in 2024, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.01% [1]. This growth is driven by a combination of factors, including increasing demand for colocation services, government initiatives supporting renewable energy and AI data centers, and the entry of new players into the market.Key players in the France data center market include Digital Realty, Equinix, DataOne, Telehouse, SFR Business, Orange Business Services, CyrusOne, Global Switch, and Scaleway. In February 2024, NTT DATA announced plans to develop a data center with an IT capacity of over 84 MW in Paris, France, to meet the growing demands of colocation services [1]. Additionally, around 10 new entrants, such as CloudHQ, Nation Data Center, and Mistral AI, have entered the market in 2024, increasing market competitiveness [1].
The French government is actively supporting the growth of AI data centers and digital infrastructure. In February 2024, the French government signed an agreement with the government of the United Arab Emirates to invest around USD 52 billion in an AI data center in France with a power capacity of around 1 GW [1]. Furthermore, the government's tax credit program for renewable energy investments is providing incentives for projects involving batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and heat pumps [1].
Data centers in France are also adopting liquid cooling technologies to improve cooling and power consumption efficiency. For instance, DATA4 and OVHcloud partnered to implement OVHcloud's liquid cooling solution at Data4's site in Marcoussis, Paris, in January 2024 [1].
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has also announced plans to provide digital skill training to around 600,000 people in France by 2030, focusing on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and security [1]. This initiative is expected to further boost the demand for data center services in the country.
In conclusion, the France data center market is poised for significant growth, driven by a combination of increasing demand, government support, and technological advancements. Investors and financial professionals should closely monitor this market for opportunities in colocation services, renewable energy investments, and AI data center projects.
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