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Equinix
Equinix is a company based in Redwood City, United States, founded in 1998. It offers Equinix SmartKey, a SaaS-based key management and cryptography service...
Overview
Equinix is a company based in Redwood City, United States, founded in 1998. It offers Equinix SmartKey, a SaaS-based key management and cryptography service on its Platform Equinix. The company has secured $387 million in total funding.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1998
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Redwood City
Corporate office
Redwood City, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Equinix?
Equinix is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: EQIX) led by its CEO and board of directors. As of 2025, the CEO is Charles Meyers. Investment decisions, including capital allocation for data center development and acquisitions, are made by the executive team under board oversight.
How does Equinix generate revenue?
Equinix earns revenue primarily through colocation leases (monthly or annual contracts for physical data center space, power, and cooling) and interconnection services (private network cross-connects between tenants). The company also offers managed services, remote hands, and professional consulting.
What investment stages does Equinix target?
Equinix does not invest in external companies; it is an operating company that builds and operates data center infrastructure. It finances this through a combination of operating cash flow, debt, and equity offerings.
Which sectors does Equinix serve?
Equinix serves finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, healthcare, and technology sectors. Its largest customer segments are financial services firms requiring low-latency trading connectivity and cloud service providers needing global points of presence.
Does Equinix participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Equinix does not make fund commitments. It operates as a direct infrastructure provider. However, it occasionally partners with institutional investors in joint ventures (e.g., xScale data centers) to fund build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale cloud providers.
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