Tecto Data Centers, backed by funds from BTG Pactual, has unveiled plans to invest US$2 billion through 2028 to build five new data centers in Brazil. The announcement, made on April 8, 2026, comes as Brazil intensifies efforts to position itself as a global hub for hyperscale and AI-driven infrastructure, leveraging abundant renewable energy, land, and connectivity. Initial projects include a 20MW facility in Porto Alegre and a 200MW hyperscale campus in Santana do Parnaiba, with three additional sites yet to be disclosed. The expansion also reflects surging demand for cloud, AI, and enterprise services across the region. This is also while addressing regional imbalances that have historically concentrated infrastructure in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil’s fast-growing digital infrastructure sector

Brazil is rapidly emerging as Latin America’s primary battleground for hyperscale data center investment. This is driven by:

• Abundant renewable energy including hydro, wind, solar
• Expanding fiber and submarine cable networks
• Increasing demand from AI, cloud, and streaming services

The Tecto expansion also aligns with a wider national push to attract global tech investment. Additionally, the Brazilian government has introduced and is considering policies such as tax exemptions on IT infrastructure including the “Redata” program to accelerate data center deployment.

This policy momentum is already catalyzing multi-billion-dollar hyperscale projects including those from TikTok, and CloudHQ who is behind the US$3 billion Paulinia GRU Campus data center. Also driven by this momentum is the expansion by global operators such as Equinix and Ascenty, and increased investor interest in digital infrastructure.

Tecto’s strategy also stands out by targeting underserved regions, rather than focusing solely on established hubs like Sao Paulo.

Project development and scope of Tecto Data Centers in Brazil

The US$2 billion program will deliver five new facilities by 2028, expanding Tecto’s footprint beyond its current seven operational sites across Brazil and Colombia.

Confirmed Developments

Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul)

• 20MW capacity
• Strategic southern connectivity node
• Linked to submarine cable systems

Santana do Parnaiba (Sao Paulo metro)

• 200MW hyperscale campus
• Flagship high-capacity facility

Three additional sites (TBC)

• Expected in secondary and emerging digital markets

These will complement existing infrastructure in Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, Sao Paulo, Barranquilla (Colombia)

Technical and infrastructure overview of Tecto Data Centers in Brazil

Tecto is pursuing a hybrid edge plus hyperscale strategy, combining:

• Large hyperscale campuses (over 100-200MW)
• Distributed edge data centers for low latency

Key infrastructure advantages include:

• Integration with V.tal’s fiber backbone (450,000 km)
• Access to submarine cable systems (26,000 km)
• Renewable-powered operations

This positions Tecto to serve hperscalers including those in AI/cloud, enterprises expanding digital operations, and content delivery and streaming platforms.

Cost of Tecto Data Centers build-out in Brazil

Total Investment: US$2 billion

Backing: Funds managed by BTG Pactual

Previous Capital Deployment:

• US$1 billion earlier expansion program
• Additional regional project financing including BNDES loans

The investment is a scale-up from Tecto’s earlier US$1 billion expansion, indicating strong confidence in Brazil’s data center demand trajectory.

Developer and stakeholders behind Tecto Data Centers build-out in Brazil

Developer and Operator

• Tecto Data Centers

Infrastructure Platform

• V.tal

Financial Sponsor

• BTG Pactual

Government and Regulatory Stakeholders

• Government of Brazil
• Ministry of Mines and Energy