Modular data center builder Armada raises $230 million, to build Arizona factory with new investor Johnson Controls
Armada has raised $230 million to expand its modular data center operations, including a new factory in Arizona. The investment round was co-led by Overmatch, 8090 Industries, and BlackRock, with participation from several strategic investors. Armada's customer bookings have surged significantly, reflecting strong demand for its AI infrastructure solutions across various industries.
- ▪Armada is collaborating with Johnson Controls to deliver modular data centers at scale.
- ▪The company has seen a 540% growth in customer bookings from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2026.
- ▪Armada's modular data centers are utilized by the U.S. military and in rugged industries like mining and telecommunications.
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Johnson Controls has 40,000 field personnel across key regions which enable Armada to produce and deploy AI infrastructure. "Johnson Controls is working with Armada to rapidly deliver secure modular data centers at scale," said Joakim Weidemanis, Johnson Controls CEO, in a statement. "Johnson Controls' differentiated technology, U.S.-based manufacturing strength and Armada's edge computing expertise will deliver the thermal-critical environments that perform predictably, deploy quickly, and scale with confidence," he added.The companies have already deployed units across the United States and around the world.Armada is selling its modular data centers to the U.S.
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