DayOne Said to Weigh Options for US IPO After Data Center Rout
THE SO WHAT
Data center IPOs are hitting turbulence just as AI demand spikes—public markets are questioning how much of the buildout is real versus speculative. If you’re planning infra-heavy raises, underwrite to higher scrutiny on utilization, power contracts, and tenant quality, not just ‘AI’ as a demand story.
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