Will Simpson

Will Simpson leads EQT Real Estate's global data center investment strategy, where he focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and managing new developments and acquisitions in the sector, with an emphasis on hyperscale assets. Drawing on two decades of experience across data center and real estate investments—including more than $15 billion in transactions spanning hyperscale data centers, logistics, living, and commercial real estate globally—Will works closely with operating partners and portfolio companies to support platform growth and long-term value creation. Prior to joining EQT Real Estate, Will held a senior leadership role at EdgeConneX, a global data center platform serving hyperscale and edge customers, where he led global strategy and investments. He helped grow the company into a global developer and operator with more than 80 facilities across over 60 markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, spearheading new market entries, hyperscaler leasing, large-scale joint ventures, and complex M&A and development transactions. EdgeConneX was acquired by EQT Infrastructure funds during his time with the company. Before EdgeConneX, Will was a Principal at Blumberg Investment Partners, a high-net-worth family office focused on long-term investments in real assets, where he co-led the firm's data center and logistics investment initiatives. He began his career on the acquisitions team at Federal Capital Partners (FCP), a real estate private equity firm focused on living and commercial strategies. Will holds a BA in Economics from Middlebury College.