# Nscale will construct the data centres at existing BT infrastructure sites; BT will provide connectivity.

*genai · news · 2026-04-23 · TNW*

## Key points

- Nscale will build up to 14MW of AI data centre capacity at existing BT sites using Nvidia technology.
- BT and Nscale are founding members of the new UK Sovereign AI Industry Forum with Nvidia.
- Nscale raised $2 billion in March 2026, valuing it at $14.6 billion, with Nvidia investing.
- The co-location with BT sites enables low-latency AI compute near BT’s national fibre grid.
- Nscale is also building a 50MW AI supercomputer in Essex, scaling to 90MW, with Microsoft.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Microsoft, BT Group, Nscale
**Countries:** United Kingdom, Australia, United States, Portugal, Norway

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