Company
Switch data centers
Switch, the Las Vegas data center company founded in 2000 by Rob Roy, runs campuses in Atlanta, Austin, Grand Rapids, Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno. The Census tracks 2 of its new U.S. projects with their filings and news; the sourced company profile follows.
- Proposed 2
| Project | Status | Capacity | Developer | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch Big Beaver data center campus Big Beaver, Beaver County, PA |
Proposed | — | Switch | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Switch Core 2.0 Phase 1 Campus North Las Vegas, Clark County, NV |
Proposed | — | Switch | Sep 25, 2026 |
Latest Switch data center news
The newest dated changes at Switch’s tracked projects, each from the filing, notice or report linked beside it.
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Switch Core 2.0 Phase 1 Campus NV
A city spokeswoman said the proposal had not yet been scheduled before the Planning Commission or City Council. 102.7 Coyote Country (Beasley Media) -
Switch Core 2.0 Phase 1 Campus NV
KTNV reported Switch's letter of intent for a 175.8-acre campus, based on documents filed with the city in August. KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas -
Switch Core 2.0 Phase 1 Campus NV
County records showed Switch had bought about 176 more acres at Apex for roughly $196 million, with no announced plans for that land. FOX5 Las Vegas (KVVU) -
Switch Big Beaver data center campus PA
The borough received preliminary design plans and posted a link to them. Big Beaver Borough -
Switch Big Beaver data center campus PA
Revised land development plans, stormwater calculations and an acoustics study were submitted to the borough. Big Beaver Borough -
Switch Big Beaver data center campus PA
The borough planning committee's agenda included Switch's notice of intent to seek subdivision and land development approval. Big Beaver Borough -
Switch Big Beaver data center campus PA
The borough meeting on Switch's plans moved outdoors because of the large turnout, and residents raised concerns about the project. Beaver County Radio -
Switch Big Beaver data center campus PA
At a county commissioners' work session, the county solicitor reported that the county planning commission had reviewed the application and was forwarding its recommendations to the borough. Beaver County Radio
Company profile
| What it does | Switch describes itself as a designer, builder and operator of data centers for AI, cloud and enterprise customers (company description). [1] |
|---|---|
| Founded | Switch was founded in 2000 by Rob Roy. [1] |
| Headquarters | Switch is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. [2] |
| Leadership | Founder Rob Roy is Switch’s chief executive, per Reuters (July 2026). [3] |
| Ownership | Funds affiliated with DigitalBridge and IFM Investors took Switch private on December 6, 2022, paying $34.25 a share, about $11 billion including debt repayment. [4] Reuters reported in July 2026, citing two people familiar with the matter, that Switch had hired banks for an IPO that could raise up to $10 billion and value it near $80 billion including debt. [5] Reuters reported on September 25, 2026 that Switch has filed confidentially for an IPO, expected to follow DayOne’s offering, citing a person familiar with the matter. [6] |
| Stated footprint | Switch lists existing campuses in Atlanta, Austin, Grand Rapids, Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno (April 2026). [1] Switch’s February 2017 release on opening its Tahoe Reno campus said the campus was designed for up to 7.2 million square feet and 650 MW; its first building had up to 1.3 million square feet. [7] |
| Notable | Switch announced in April 2026 a 382-acre data center campus in Big Beaver Borough, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. [1] |
| Website | Switch’s website is switch.com. [1] |
- Switch Announces New Data Center Campus in Beaver County, Pennsylvania Switch, 2026-04-30
- Switch is a Global Technology Solutions Company Switch, 2026-07-23
- Exclusive-Data center firm Switch taps banks for IPO that could value it up to $80 billion, sources say Reuters (via WMBD), 2026-07-14
- DigitalBridge and IFM Investors Complete $11 Billion Take-Private of Switch DigitalBridge Group, Inc., 2022-12-06
- Exclusive-Data center firm Switch taps banks for IPO that could value it up to $80 billion, sources say Reuters (via Yahoo Finance), 2026-07-14
- Data centre IPO hopefuls brave tougher market as investor scrutiny grows Reuters (via BNN Bloomberg), 2026-09-25
- Switch TAHOE RENO Now Open: Largest, Most Advanced Data Center Campus in the World Switch, 2017-02-15
Company self-descriptions and stated figures are the company’s own claims, dated where the source gives a date.
Campus sizes and power figures are Switch’s own claims. Reports of its IPO plans cite people familiar with the matter, not the company.
This page lists projects in the Census where Switch is named as developer by a cited source. It is not a complete list of the company’s facilities, and this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by Switch.