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Freightwatch Reporter
Freightwatch.news
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust Inc. raised $1.75 billion in a US initial public offering, capitalizing on strong investor demand for data center assets. The offering reflects sustained capital markets appetite for exposure to physical infrastructure supporting computing demand. The REIT joins a wave of infrastructure-related public offerings as investors seek exposure to facilities underpinning technology expansion. Concurrent IPO activity in related sectors has included major semiconductor offerings. Cerebras Systems raised $5.55 billion in its public market debut. Meanwhile, Brookfield Asset Management advanced plans for an India-focused telecom infrastructure offering valued near $630 million. The flurry of infrastructure capital raises underscores investor conviction in long-term demand for physical assets supporting connectivity and computing needs.