Observed Signal · Oct 14, 2026 · M&A - Completed · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
3C and Datalec Merge to Form 3C Datalec
3C, a liquid-cooling-led data centre infrastructure services company founded by former CoolIT Systems CEO Steve Walton, has merged with Datalec Precision Installations, a London-based engineering specialist, to create 3C Datalec. The combined entity, backed by Longbow Capital, S2G Investments, Apogem Capital, and QIC, provides end-to-end data centre services from design to operation, focusing on AI-ready infrastructure. With approximately 1,000 employees and operations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America, 3C Datalec serves four of the five largest hyperscalers and over 25 colocation providers. The company plans to hire 200 engineers and open new facilities in Warsaw, Calgary, and Austin. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the merger consolidates complementary expertise in liquid cooling, engineering, manufacturing, and facilities management.
This merger is relevant to the data centre infrastructure sector, which underpins AdTech and AI technologies, but it does not directly impact advertising technology, marketing, or media operations.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- 3C and Datalec Precision Installations merged to form 3C Datalec.
- The merger is backed by Longbow Capital, S2G Investments, Apogem Capital, and QIC.
- 3C Datalec forecasts 2026 revenue over US$400 million and has approximately 1,000 employees.
- The company plans to hire 200 engineers and open new facilities in Warsaw, Calgary, and Austin.
- 3C Datalec serves four of the five largest hyperscalers and over 25 colocation providers.
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