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Alternative Assets  + Real Assets  |  April 25, 2025
Northampton Capital Partners Backs Blueprint Data Centers 
Joe Palmisano
By: Joe Palmisano

Northampton Capital Partners Backs Blueprint Data Centers 

Northampton Capital Partners LLC, an alternative asset manager targeting middle-market infrastructure, has made a strategic investment in Blueprint Data Centers. 

Blueprint is advancing two Austin, TX, data center sites with 85MW of gross capacity, set to be operational from 2026, supported by secured utility power and local economic development incentives. 

Scott McBride, founding partner at Northampton Capital Partners, said, “We are excited to work with the Blueprint team and look forward to what we believe will be a long and successful partnership.” 

Yaerid Jacob, co-founder and CEO of Blueprint, added, “The team at Northampton shares our vision to serve as a leader in the data center market and is committed to building a world-class business. We are looking forward to partnering with them and to this next chapter of Blueprint’s growth.” 

Kirkland & Ellis is acting as counsel to Northampton. 

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About Joe Palmisano

Joe Palmisano is editorial director of Connect Money, where he oversees daily coverage of alternative assets, direct investments, financial advisory and the economy. He brings three decades of experience as a financial journalist, analyst and portfolio manager. Before joining Connect Money, Palmisano wrote for The Wall Street Journal, covering foreign exchange, global fixed-income and equity markets. He later served as a senior research analyst and portfolio manager, producing market analysis and managing foreign exchange and U.S. equity portfolios for FX Concepts. His work has also appeared in SFO Magazine and CMT Association publications. Palmisano earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from The American University and holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.
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