Vauban Seeks More Investments in European District Heating, Fiber, Data Centers
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Vauban targeting district heating, fiber, data centers, and batteries as “downturn-resilient” shows infra capital is rotating toward assets that monetize both bits and heat. If you’re planning European compute, expect more sophisticated infra investors at the table—and more scrutiny on your power, cooling, and grid-integration story.
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