EdgeMode Inc., a leader in AI data infrastructure, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BlackBerry AIF (BAIF) to acquire BAIF’s assets, bolstering its high-performance computing (HPC) data center expansion across Europe. Announced on June 30, 2025, this strategic merger positions EdgeMode to meet the surging demand for AI-driven infrastructure, leveraging BAIF’s extensive assets in Spain.
EdgeMode to acquire 100% of BlackBerry AIF’s share capital, with BAIF stakeholders holding 50% of EdgeMode’s equity.
Combined entity to control 4.4GW of hyperscale-ready data center capacity across Spain, targeting over $1B valuation.
Assets include 23 development sites, with 2.2GW secured for land, zoning, and fiber access.
Initial 1GW ready to build in Q4 2025, with 1.2GW more by Q4 2027.
Builds on EdgeMode’s Marviken, Sweden site with a 95MW power agreement.
HPC market projected to grow from $54B in 2024 to $110B by 2032 (9.2% CAGR).
The merger integrates BAIF’s 23 data center sites, totaling 4.4GW of capacity, with EdgeMode’s expertise in AI-optimized infrastructure. “This merger with BlackBerry AIF accelerates EdgeMode’s transformation into a high-performance computing leader,” said Charlie Faulkner, CEO of EdgeMode. “By combining our infrastructure expertise with BAIF’s strategic assets, we are establishing a scalable platform with multi-gigawatt capacity and a clear path to substantial market value.” The deal increases EdgeMode’s assets by over $140M, with BAIF stakeholders receiving 50% of EdgeMode’s equity upon closing.
EdgeMode’s flagship Marviken campus in Sweden, featuring a 95MW power purchase agreement and a 20MW facility under construction, complements BAIF’s Spanish portfolio. BAIF, founded in 2024 in Seville, specializes in sustainable data centers for AI and supercomputing, with 2.2GW of its 4.4GW pipeline secured with land leases, zoning approvals, and dark fiber access. The Córdoba facility, utilizing solar energy, exemplifies BAIF’s commitment to renewable-powered infrastructure. The combined entity aims to develop and sell sites to hyperscalers while expanding its colocation hosting model.
The global HPC market, valued at $54B in 2024, is expected to reach $110B by 2032, driven by AI and cloud computing demand. EdgeMode’s merger positions it to capture this growth with 100% renewable-powered, high-density facilities. “This is a key partnership that brings global capital, execution capabilities, and public market access to our pipeline of next-generation AI data center assets,” said Jose Mora, CEO of BlackBerry AIF. The merger’s 4.4GW capacity, with 1GW ready by Q4 2025 and 1.2GW by Q4 2027, targets hyperscale clients and investor confidence.
The MOU initiates a 45-day due diligence period to finalize the merger, with collaborative governance and shared project development. Posts on X reflect strong market enthusiasm, noting a 100% stock surge for EdgeMode (OTC: EDGM) on June 30, 2025, and highlighting the merger’s potential to create a “data center powerhouse” with a low float of 88M shares. EdgeMode’s prior acquisition of Synthesis Analytics and its pivot from cryptocurrency to AI infrastructure further underscore its strategic evolution.
EdgeMode’s merger with BlackBerry AIF establishes a leading platform for AI and HPC data centers, combining sustainability, scalability, and strategic assets to drive long-term value in a rapidly growing market.
EdgeMode Inc. (OTC: EDGM) is a digital infrastructure company specializing in the design, development, and operation of high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. With a focus on purpose-built, energy-efficient colocation facilities, EdgeMode delivers mission-critical infrastructure solutions for customers engaged in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. The company is actively building a new generation of scalable, sustainable data centers, beginning with its flagship campus in Marviken, Sweden. Backed by deep industry expertise, strategic partnerships, and long-term energy contracts, EdgeMode is poised to become a leading provider of digital infrastructure for the world’s most demanding compute workloads.
BlackBerry AIF is a Spanish digital infrastructure firm specializing in the design, financing, and operation of high-performance green data centers for AI and supercomputing workloads. Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Seville (Spain), it mobilizes private capital to deploy sustainable critical infrastructure in Iberia With a certified direct investment approach, we apply rigorous technical and financial criteria to highly complex projects. Our expertise includes exhaustive due diligence, energy contract structuring, and operational efficiency optimization, positioning us as experts in digital infrastructure in Spain.
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