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The Investment Boom in AI Infrastructure
At the beginning of 2026, global investment giant SoftBank announced the acquisition of DigitalBridge Group for approximately $4 billion in cash. This deal has once again ignited market enthusiasm for AI infrastructure. As a leading private equity firm in the digital infrastructure sector, Digital Bridge owns top-tier data center operators such as Data Bank, Vantage Data Centers, and Switch. These companies are aggressively expanding to meet the explosive demand driven by AI technology.
Masayoshi Son, Chairman of SoftBank, clearly stated that this acquisition aims to "strengthen the foundation of next-generation AI data centers." This is far more than a simple M&A transaction; it is a strong endorsement of the long-term value of AI by global capital. For us, professionals focused on land investment, this means that AI-driven demand for data centers and energy facilities will continuously drive the revaluation and appreciation of land in specific regions.
Details of the deal show that SoftBank acquired all outstanding shares of DigitalBridge at $16 per share, representing a 15% premium over the closing price on December 26, 2025. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. Following the acquisition, Digital Bridge will continue to be led by its current CEO, Marc Ganzi, and will operate independently.
Both Son and Ganzi emphasized that AI represents one of the most significant investment opportunities today. Combined with SoftBank’s previous initiatives, such as its involvement in the Stargate AI project, this acquisition will inject more capital, flexibility, and resources into global AI infrastructure, particularly strengthening its data center site selection and development capabilities within the United States. This sends a clear signal to land investors: the growth momentum on the demand side has been locked in by top-tier global capital.
The training and operation of AI models place extremely high demands on computing power, electricity, and low-latency networks. This has spawned a massive demand for large-scale data centers and supporting energy facilities. Such facilities often require hundreds or even thousands of acres of flat land and rely on abundant power supply, as well as good transportation and network conditions.
In the United States, particularly in Texas, the abundance of low-cost power, relaxed regulatory environments, and rapid urbanization have made it a prime location for data center development. Cities like Abilene and Sherman are in a period of high-speed growth. With sound power infrastructure and relatively ample land supply, they have attracted numerous operators and investment institutions to establish a presence.
Ada Texas Land LLC, a land investment company rooted in Texas, has long been focused on the acquisition, development, and management of land for AI, data centers, and energy projects. Currently, we hold and manage multiple high-quality plots in high-growth areas such as Abilene and Sherman, and we are deeply involved in this wave of infrastructure construction driven by AI.
High Demand Certainty: Heavy investments by giants like SoftBank prove that AI infrastructure is not a short-term hype, but a medium-to-long-term necessity.
Obvious Regional Advantages: Texas stands out globally due to its abundant power resources, friendly tax policies, and controllable land costs.
Huge Appreciation Potential: Once data centers are established, the surrounding land often sees significant appreciation, delivering multiple returns for developers and investors.
Although there is some uncertainty regarding technological iteration, the continuous inflow of global capital provides the most powerful risk hedging for this sector.
For investors looking to seize this trend, we recommend focusing on the following key factors:
Power Access: Proximity to substations and available capacity.
Fiber Network Coverage.
Local Government Support: Attitude towards data center projects.
Zoning and Development Timelines.
Currently, Ada Texas Land LLC has a portfolio of high-quality land in Abilene, Sherman, and other locations that meets the site selection standards for data centers. We sincerely invite interested investors to contact us to discuss project details and explore diverse partnership opportunities.
SoftBank’s $4 billion acquisition sends a clear market signal: The era of AI infrastructure has arrived.
As a professional land investment platform deeply rooted in Texas, Ada Texas Land LLC will continue to focus on AI, data centers, and energy sectors, partnering with investors to seize this historic wealth opportunity.
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