About Us

Founded in 2014, Element Critical is a premier data center operator in the United States. Led by an experienced executive team and supported by long-term investment partners, the company operates hybrid-ready, carrier-neutral facilities in Houston, Austin and Chicago and is actively expanding across key Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets. Element Critical serves a diverse mix of enterprise, hyperscale, AI and neo-cloud customers that require colocation and connectivity services capable of supporting both traditional workloads and GPU-intensive AI environments. The company focuses on building reliable, well-connected data centers that meet today’s performance demands while anticipating the infrastructure needs of next-generation technologies.

Growth Strategy

Purpose-built for scale, Element Critical is executing a disciplined buy-and-build strategy that is focused on the enterprise wholesale colocation and growing edge AI markets.

Demand continues to grow from enterprise, neo-cloud, and edge-oriented customers deploying AI- and GPU-intensive workloads with power requirements typically ranging from 1 megawatt to 50 megawatts. Our customers require modern, high-density infrastructure that supports hybrid architectures and phased growth, often underserved by legacy data centers or hyperscale-specific facilities.

Element Critical targets Tier 1 and Tier 2 North American markets where demand fundamentals are strong and supply remains constrained. Through the acquisition and development of high-quality assets with meaningful expansion potential, the company is building a portfolio capable of supporting modern workloads, including higher-density AI environments. The platform is designed to serve a diverse mix of enterprise and emerging compute users, offering flexible configurations, scalable power delivery, and long-term operational reliability.


Element Critical’s integrated operating approach provides a clear competitive advantage by supporting the full lifecycle of each facility, from acquisition and development through delivery and ongoing operations. This approach empowers the company to move with speed and precision on complex capital projects, rapidly positioning it as the platform provider of choice for its tenants. It also enables consistent execution, responsiveness to customer needs, and a colocation platform designed to grow alongside its customers while delivering durable, long-term value for investors.