The reported agreement by SoftBank Group Corp. to acquire DigitalBridge Group, Inc. for approximately $4.0 billion is not simply another large-cap infrastructure transaction. It is a strategic signal to global markets that the next phase of artificial intelligence leadership will be determined less by software breakthroughs and more by ownership of the physical systems that make AI possible. The immediate market reaction underscored this reality. Shares of DigitalBridge surge

In the second quarter of 2025, the world’s leading AI companies poured over $100 billion into data centers, compute infrastructure, and power systems. That’s not a typo. It’s a new normal. What’s unfolding isn’t just a generational tech wave—it’s a capital supercycle. And this one has metal behind it. At Eliakim Capital, we’re not watching this from the sidelines. We’re directly involved—brokering and advising on the infrastructure moves that are shaping this race: high-perfo

As data centers cement their place at the heart of the AI and cloud revolutions, Texas and the broader United States are navigating the twin challenges of unprecedented compute demand and the energy infrastructure needed to sustain it. Senate Bill 6, recently signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, marks a watershed moment for Texas, integrating large power consumers—particularly hyperscale data centers—into grid reliability frameworks. Meanwhile, the Midwest is emerging as a ne

The global private capital market faces a paradoxical challenge: a record $3.7 trillion in uninvested funds, commonly referred to as "capital overhang," remains on the sidelines, even as countless businesses seek capital to fuel growth and innovation. This disconnect between available capital and viable investment opportunities reflects the mounting pressures on private markets, exacerbated by macroeconomic headwinds and declining IPO activity. Here’s a closer look at the pro