Goldman’s Varadhan Signals Dealmaking Amid Volatility
THE SO WHAT
When Goldman calls out data center financing inside a “resilient” deal pipeline, it confirms AI infra is now a core structured product, not a niche asset. If you’re on the build side, assume your competition for capital is no longer SaaS—it’s 750 MW campuses with long-term offtake.
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