TierPoint

TierPoint

TierPoint is a privately held data center operator headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was formed through the 2015 merger of two regional providers—TierPoint and Cobalt Data Centers—backed by private equity. Its ownership has included investors such as TowerBrook Capital Partners, which acquired a majority stake in 2017. The company's strategy focuses on edge and colocation services in secondary U.S. markets, targeting mid-tier cities like Spokane, Tulsa, and Scranton rather than primary hubs. TierPoint's infrastructure supports hybrid IT deployments, cloud on-ramps, and disaster recovery. It has completed over 15 acquisitions since 2015, including the purchase of Fortrust in 2020 and DQE Communications in 2021 (per the firm, 2021). TierPoint operates more than 40 data centers across 20 U.S. markets. The company does not publicly disclose AUM or revenue. It employs over 500 people (per public record). No philanthropic or adjacent investment vehicles are named in public materials. The structural differentiator for TierPoint is its focus on data center density in tertiary markets, where it builds regional scale through acquisition and interconnection. This contrasts with larger operators that prioritize hyperscale facilities in major metros. TierPoint's model creates network effects within its own footprint, enabling clients to connect across its portfolio without transiting public internet.