3C and Datalec merge to form $400 million data center services company

3C and Datalec Precision Installations have merged to form 3C Datalec, a company that designs, builds and operates critical infrastructure for AI data centers, led by liquid cooling, the companies said in a press release. The combined business forecasts 2026 revenue above US$400 million and employs about 1,000 people.

3C Datalec provides data center design, construction, liquid cooling, electrical and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, connectivity installation, commissioning, maintenance and facilities management. It has active projects in 16 countries and works with four of the five largest hyperscalers and more than 25 colocation providers.

New investment from Longbow Capital, S2G Investments, Apogem Capital and QIC will support its expansion. The company plans to hire 200 engineers and open facilities in Warsaw, Calgary and Austin over the next 12 months. Datalec will retain its London headquarters and founding leadership team, while financial terms of the merger were not disclosed.