Wingu Africa, East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, has secured US$60mn in funding to boost its expansion efforts and drive digital transformation across the continent
The investment, provided by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a top-tier African corporate and investment bank, will fund the deployment of advanced infrastructure in key regional markets, responding to the growing need for secure and interconnected digital services.
The company, which already supports over 40 premium clients—including major telecom operators, hyperscale cloud providers, content platforms, and financial firms—designs its facilities with robust power, cooling, and security features, ensuring reliability for high-demand digital workloads.
“This is not just an investment in infrastructure, it’s an investment in Africa’s digital independence,” stated Anthony Voscarides, Group CEO at Wingu. “We’re expanding the capacity that will empower innovation, accelerate economic growth, and connect Africa to the future.”
Expanding digital infrastructure
Wingu is actively growing its footprint in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania, reinforcing its role as a critical enabler of hyperscale, enterprise, and cloud connectivity across East Africa.
Recent developments include the commissioning of its second data centre in Djibouti, which features the nation’s first fully integrated cable landing station and colocation facility. Combined, Wingu’s two sites offer redundancy and direct access to 12 active submarine cables, with more to be added. Another highlight is the debut of the AMS-IX Djibouti internet exchange, launched in partnership with AMS-IX to build on the DjIX infrastructure.
In Ethiopia, Wingu’s Tier III-certified campus is home to the ADDIX internet exchange, laying strong foundations for content and cloud distribution. Meanwhile, in Tanzania, the company is expanding its Dar es Salaam campus, tripling its capacity and rolling out next-gen infrastructure, including enhanced links to subsea cable systems, to cater to surging cloud and enterprise demands.
Wingu’s offering extends beyond colocation services. It delivers Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Cloud as a Service (CaaS), and satellite teleport solutions, enabling customers to access scalable, low-latency environments that grow with their needs. Leading digital infrastructure providers such as Bayobab Africa and Cloudflare are already leveraging Wingu’s platform to deliver essential services across the region.
“The mission is clear: to build the digital backbone of Africa,” said Demos Kyriacou, Deputy CEO, chief operating officer and co-founder. “We’re delivering at scale, with neutrality, trust, and vision, enabling the continent’s digital sovereignty and future growth.”
Corrie Cronje, senior transactor at RMB, remarked, “RMB is proud to support Wingu Africa’s commitment to advancing digital growth across the continent. By financing the deployment of essential digital infrastructure throughout East Africa we are investing in a connected future for all.”