Verne is expanding into France — bringing our high-performance, low-carbon data centre expertise to support Europe’s growing AI and HPC ecosystem. With a proven model built on efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, we’re exploring new opportunities to power France’s digital future — in a way that doesn’t cost the earth.
Who We Are
Verne is a French-owned, European-headquartered data centre operator trusted by hyperscalers, neoclouds, and enterprises running AI and HPC workloads.
Since 2008, we’ve pioneered high-density, low-carbon data centre design — supporting some of the densest compute environments on the planet without compromising on efficiency or sustainability.
Today, our 70 MW of live capacity and 350 MW in development serve more than 280 global organisations across Iceland, Finland, and the UK. We’re now extending this model to France — supporting its growing digital economy with resilient, efficient, and low-carbon infrastructure.
Track Record
Verne’s heritage lies in building AI- and HPC-ready data centres that deliver both scale and sustainability.
From our 100% renewable flagship campus in Iceland to advanced facilities in Finland and the UK, we’ve enabled global businesses to scale some of the world’s most demanding workloads.
Our reputation for high-density computing, low-carbon operations, and engineering excellence now provides the foundation for our next chapter — bringing Nordic performance and sustainability standards to France’s digital ecosystem.
Our French Connection
As a French-owned operator backed by Ardian — one of the world’s leading private investment firms — Verne is already embedded in France’s digital and investment landscape.
Ardian’s 2024 commitment of up to $1.2 billion supports Verne’s expansion across Europe — a clear signal of our long-term ambition to extend proven Nordic expertise into key markets, including France.
France is central to Europe’s AI and digital ambitions, with strong national priorities around sovereignty, low-carbon innovation, and energy resilience. We are exploring opportunities to contribute to this growth through partnerships, local recruitment, and collaboration with stakeholders driving the country’s digital transition.
Looking Ahead
France represents an exciting next step in Verne’s European journey. Over time, our ambition is to bring the same combination of performance, sustainability, and reliability that defines our Nordic campuses to the French market — always tailored to local context and national priorities.
We’ll continue engaging with industry, government, and partners to identify opportunities that strengthen France’s digital autonomy while delivering real value to the wider European ecosystem.
Backed by Ardian’s long-term support, Verne remains committed to building infrastructure that meets the surging demands of AI and enterprise computing — responsibly, efficiently, and at scale.
Verne is proudly backed by Ardian, one of the world’s leading private investment houses. Managing more than USD 150 billion in assets, Ardian has a long-term commitment to sustainable growth, investing in transformative infrastructure and innovative businesses that shape the future. With a strong focus on responsible investment and shared success, Ardian is majority employee-owned and operates independently across 20 offices worldwide.
