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Firmus raises 505 million to build AI factories across Asia Pacific and Australia

Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
Firmus raises 505 million to build AI factories across Asia Pacific and Australia

Capacity could hit 1.6 gigawatts in just three years

Australia’s Firmus has raised $505 million to scale its AI infrastructure platform across the Asia-Pacific region. The funding will also back Project Southgate, a plan to create a network of AI factories in Australia. Developed with Nvidia and CDC Data Centres, the initiative is projected to grow to as much as 1.6 gigawatts of capacity over the next three years.

  • Firmus secures $505 million for AI infrastructure expansion
  • Plans include scaling across Asia-Pacific markets
  • Project Southgate aims to build AI factories in Australia
  • Collaboration with Nvidia and CDC Data Centres targets 1.6 GW
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