Work Here?
Overview
Element Critical acquires and manages data center facilities in major US markets, providing tailored enterprise colocation and hybrid IT infrastructure. Its offerings include hybrid colocation, secure cages and private suites, connectivity services, and cloud on-ramps from Tier III, carrier-neutral campuses. The company focuses on high-density deployments and supports AI-ready, liquid-cooled configurations, with customizable power and low-latency connectivity. By emphasizing solutions engineering and responsive customer service, Element Critical aims to partner with enterprise clients to design, deploy, and manage IT infrastructure, targeting markets underserved by larger providers and growing through strategic acquisitions.
About Element Critical
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Andrew Lake from DigitalBridge leads acquisitions amid AI infrastructure boom.
- New backers 26North, Arctos, Mercuria fuel national platform expansion.
- NextEra partnership supplies zero-carbon energy to Texas facilities since 2022.
What critics are saying
- DigitalBridge competes in Austin and Chicago, poaching customers with deeper capital.
- CoreWeave deploys 100MW+ AI campuses in Texas, obsoleting Tier III facilities.
- ERCOT grid failures in 2026 trigger outages at Houston and Austin sites.
What makes Element Critical unique
- Element Critical acquires established data centers in underserved enterprise markets.
- Provides hybrid colocation for 50kW-1MW deployments with custom AI configurations.
- Emphasizes solutions engineering and customer service beyond basic colocation.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Funding
Total Funding
$6M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↑ 0%Element Critical, a US data centre provider, has appointed Andrew Lake as Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Acquisitions. Lake will guide strategic growth initiatives as the company scales its national platform to meet enterprise and AI-driven infrastructure demands. Lake previously worked at DigitalBridge and Ares, investing across infrastructure and real estate asset classes. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University. In his role, Lake will lead acquisition efforts, evaluate new market opportunities and work with capital partners to support expansion. Founded in 2014, Element Critical operates facilities in Chicago, Austin and Houston, serving enterprise, hyperscale, AI and neo-cloud customers. The company is actively expanding across key US markets to deliver purpose-built capacity for mission-critical organisations.
Matt joins us from Element Critical Data Centers, where he served as VP of Construction, overseeing their nationwide capital development portfolio.
VIENNA, Va., September 28, 2023 - Element Critical, one of the fastest growing data center providers in the US, announces the availability of its hybrid data center implementations resource, Unlocking the Transformative Power of the Hybrid Data Center Model: Your Blueprint for Unlimited Digital Transformation.
Element Critical Named Gold Winner for Top Business to Business (B2B) IT Vendor of the YearVIENNA, Va., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Element Critical, an award-winning colocation and interconnection provider, proudly announces that the company has been honored as a Gold winner in the 18th Annual Globee® Awards for Information Technology in the Top B2B IT Vendor of the Year category.Element Critical is a Gold winner in the 2023 Globee® Awards, named a Top B2B IT Vendor of the Year.These esteemed global awards celebrate outstanding achievements in information technology and cybersecurity. They acknowledge vendors who demonstrate excellence through their advanced, ground-breaking products, solutions, and services, thereby raising the industry standards in all aspects of technology and cybersecurity. This recognition highlights the remarkable contributions made by Element Critical and their commitment to driving innovation in the field."We are immensely proud to receive this esteemed accolade from the Globee Awards, recognizing Element Critical as a Gold winner in the 2023 Globee Awards for Information Technology," states Ken Parent, CEO. "This achievement underscores our foundational purpose to deliver the core IT infrastructure solutions in a consultative and personalized manner that ensures our customers continue to grow with us. We have always had a steadfast commitment to meeting the diverse needs of today's business and technology leaders."The judging process for the 2023 Globee Awards for Information Technology involved the active participation of over 600 judges from diverse corners of the globe, representing a broad spectrum of industry experts. These esteemed judges contributed their expertise to evaluate and assess the submissions received
Element Critical, an award-winning colocation and interconnection provider, proudly announces that the company has been honored as a Gold winner in the 18th Annual Globee® Awards for Information Technology in the Top B2B IT Vendor of the Year category.
Element Critical is Hiring for 3 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today
About Element Critical
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
Real Estate
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
Element Critical is Hiring for 3 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today