Meta Platforms (META) Bolsters its AI Infrastructure Push with Recent Financing Deal

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Meta Platforms (META) to Fund Its Largest-Ever Data Center Project With $27 Billion Financing Deal

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On October 21, 2025, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) finalized a $27 billion financing deal with Blue Owl Capital to fund its largest-ever data center project in Louisiana, Reuters reported.

With the Hyperion project, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) aims to deliver over 2 gigawatts of computing capacity to train large language models that power tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. With the deal, Meta secures its 20% ownership stake, with Blue Owl’s managed funds holding the remaining majority stake, including a $7 billion cash contribution.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), which received an upfront payment of approximately $3 billion, expects the facility to create over 500 jobs once operational. With this deal, the company reinforces its commitment to scaling AI capabilities amid an estimated $400 billion industry-wide investment in AI infrastructure this year.

Through its family of apps and devices, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs’ virtual and mixed reality products, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) develops social networking and communication technologies.

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