Vantage Frankfurt II FRA21 56MW AI Megacampus
Status: Fully Operational / Undergoing Active High-Density Upgrades | Location: Alexander-von-Humboldt-Straße, 65479 Raunheim, Germany
Project Overview
The ongoing expansion of the FRA21 facility within the Vantage Frankfurt II campus in Raunheim represents a critical advancement for digital infrastructure in Germany's primary internet exchange hub. Positioned across a sprawling 7-acre technology site just southwest of Frankfurt's center, the multi-story facility is meticulously engineered to support the extensive compute footprints required by generative artificial intelligence (AI), complex data analytics, and modern cloud ecosystems. To efficiently manage the demanding heat signatures produced by next-generation chip architectures and intense computing operations, FRA21 features a scalable, high-density infrastructure layout capable of accommodating custom direct-to-chip liquid cooling installations alongside traditional hyper-efficient air-cooling methods. The strategic choice of Raunheim allows the campus to bypass the extreme power grid congestion of central Frankfurt while maintaining exceptional data transit speeds. The infrastructure is directly connected to the region's high-voltage electrical grid through a massive, dedicated 100MVA on-site utility substation. This heavy-duty power integration provides major cloud providers and enterprise businesses with a highly stable, scalable power corridor designed to handle significant spikes in computational demand without risking service interruptions.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
| Project Name | Vantage Frankfurt II FRA21 56MW AI Megacampus |
| Location | Alexander-von-Humboldt-Straße, 65479 Raunheim, Germany |
| Status | Fully Operational / Undergoing Active High-Density Upgrades |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Operational / Continuous Phase Expansion through 2026 |
| Total IT Load | 40 MW (FRA21 Specific Buildout) |
| Total Capacity | 56 MW (Total Combined Campus Footprint) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified (Concurrently Maintainable) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale, High-Density Colocation & Enterprise Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Raunheim |
| Population | 15,297 (2025 estimate) |
| Urban Agglomeration | Approximately 5.9 million (Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region) |
| City GDP | Estimated €1.1–1.3 billion |
| Per Capita Income | Estimated €50,000–€55,000 per year |
| City Tier | Tier 3 (Small but strategically important industrial and logistics city) |
| Key Strengths | • Strategic location adjacent to Frankfurt Airport |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Vantage Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | DigitalBridge Group Inc. (Primary Institutional Backer) |
| Construction Contractor | Max Bögl Construction |
| MEP Engineering | Vantage EMEA Design & Engineering Group |
| Network Connectivity | DE-CIX Frankfurt, Carrier-Neutral Dark Fiber Ring Interconnect |
| Power Infrastructure | 56 MW of critical IT load across the campus. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 100 MVA Dedicated On-Site Substation via Westnetz |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Redundancy Configuration across all electrical systems |
| Cooling System | Closed-Loop Air-Side Economizers + Liquid-Cooling Readiness |
| Connectivity | Three separate Points-of-Entry (PoEs) with minimum 2 paths per carrier |
| PUE Target | 1.30 Target |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable Energy (Matched via German Green Power Purchase Agreements) |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q2 2022 |
| Construction Start | Q4 2022 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | November 2023 |
| Full Buildout | Mid-2026 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $280 Million USD |
| Funding | Institutional Equity Capital and Infrastructure Debt Facilities |