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WhiteFiber pays $60 million for two North Carolina data-center sites, targets 200 MW eventual capacity

$60 million in cash is the acquisition price WhiteFiber (NASDAQ: WYFI) agreed Monday to pay for two industrial properties in Yadkin County, North Carolina, implying $1 million per gross megawatt against the 60 MW of combined initial…

By Kwame Asante·Sep 16, 2026·2 min read·deals

Key takeaways

  • WhiteFiber (NASDAQ: WYFI) agreed Monday to pay $60 million in cash for two industrial properties in Yadkin County, North Carolina, for its planned NC-2 and NC-3 campuses.
  • The two sites project 60 MW of combined initial gross utility capacity, implying an acquisition cost of $1 million per initial gross megawatt.
  • WhiteFiber estimates the sites could eventually support approximately 200 gross MW, though no timeline for reaching that level was disclosed.
  • Initial ready-for-service capacity is targeted for Q3 2027, subject to the deal closing and standard development conditions.
  • The company reported $60.4 million of cash and restricted cash as of June 30 and expanded its RBC credit arrangement to C$115 million (about $82.8 million) after quarter-end.

$60 million in cash is the acquisition price WhiteFiber (NASDAQ: WYFI) agreed Monday to pay for two industrial properties in Yadkin County, North Carolina, implying $1 million per gross megawatt against the 60 MW of combined initial utility capacity the company projects for its planned NC-2 and NC-3 campuses. Conversion costs, development spend, and rack density were not disclosed, so the ratio reflects acquisition cost only.

Metric Figure Label
Acquisition price $60M Reported
Initial gross utility capacity 60 MW Projected
Long-term gross capacity ~200 MW WhiteFiber estimate
Acquisition cost per initial gross MW $1M Calculated
Initial RFS target Q3 2027 Projected
NC-1 contracted IT load 40 MW Contracted
Nscale deal revenue (10 years) ~$865M Contracted

The sites sit about 55 miles from WhiteFiber's NC-1 campus in Madison. WhiteFiber targets properties with existing industrial infrastructure as part of a retrofit-first strategy, citing shorter development timelines and better capital efficiency compared with greenfield construction. Initial ready-for-service capacity is targeted for Q3 2027, subject to the deal closing and standard development conditions. The company estimates the two sites could eventually support approximately 200 gross MW; no timeline for reaching that level was disclosed.

Customer pipeline

Customer discussions are described as advanced. WhiteFiber said it has received non-binding letters of intent carrying investment-grade credit support, though prospective customers were not named and the letters represent no binding revenue commitment.

CEO Sam Tabar said the sites would expand WhiteFiber's North Carolina footprint near NC-1, building on the capabilities and relationships the company has established in the region. NC-1 began billing customers in Q2 and is expected to reach full run-rate billing for 40 MW of contracted IT load in August. Nscale holds a 10-year colocation agreement covering that deployment, with approximately $865 million of contracted revenue and 3% annual escalators.

Balance sheet

WhiteFiber reported $60.4 million of cash and restricted cash as of June 30. After quarter-end, it expanded its RBC credit arrangement to C$115 million (approximately $82.8 million), with a conditional C$25 million accordion; the company had drawn C$36.8 million (about $26.5 million) by July 15. WhiteFiber specified cash consideration for the Yadkin County purchase but did not disclose which funding source it intends to draw on.

The acquisition follows WhiteFiber's August 12 agreement with Krambu, under which WhiteFiber will act as exclusive GPU infrastructure operator for 100 MW of planned Krambu capacity expected to enter the market beginning in 2027. Nscale's approximately $865 million remains the single disclosed binding revenue commitment in the company's North Carolina pipeline.

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Frequently asked

Where are the new data-center sites located?

The two sites are in Yadkin County, North Carolina, about 55 miles from WhiteFiber's NC-1 campus in Madison.

Why did WhiteFiber choose these properties?

WhiteFiber targets properties with existing industrial infrastructure under a retrofit-first strategy, citing shorter development timelines and better capital efficiency compared with greenfield construction.

Are there any customers committed to the new sites?

Customer discussions are described as advanced and the company has received non-binding letters of intent with investment-grade credit support, but no customers were named and the letters represent no binding revenue commitment.

What revenue is contracted at the existing NC-1 campus?

Nscale holds a 10-year colocation agreement covering 40 MW of contracted IT load, with approximately $865 million of contracted revenue and 3% annual escalators.

How does WhiteFiber intend to fund the purchase?

WhiteFiber specified the $60 million as cash consideration but did not disclose which funding source it intends to draw on.