Menlo Equities Expands with Menlo Digital
Menlo Equities, a prominent player in the private real estate investment sector, has unveiled an innovative platform called Menlo Digital. This newly established entity will focus specifically on the data center market, aligning with shifts in economic demands driven by cloud technology and AI adoption.
With over 30 years in the real estate investment arena and a legacy of experience in data centers, Menlo Equities is poised to address the rapidly evolving needs of hyperscalers, colocation services, and enterprises.
Rick Holmstrom, the founder and Executive Chairman of Menlo Equities, expressed the urgency to innovate, stating, "We are facing significant changes in the digitization of the economy, and our long-standing investment in data centers positions us well for growth. This new platform allows us to concentrate our resources on this dynamic sector."
Menlo Digital builds on the firm’s historical achievements, launching with an established portfolio that includes 14 active facilities. Among its operational strategies is an impressive development pipeline, projected to deliver substantial capacity in the data center markets of Northern Virginia, Silicon Valley, and Phoenix. The company has set ambitious goals:
- - 225 MW of capacity through hyperscale campuses expected in 2026.
- - 350 MW in development phases across several markets by 2028.
- - Partnership with NRG Energy, facilitating up to 400 MW of development, with further expansion potential.
The leadership team of Menlo Digital comprises seasoned professionals who bring extensive expertise and industry connections:
- - Kevin Kujawski, as President and COO, is responsible for operational strategies and capital markets.
- - Michael Johnston, overseeing new investments and portfolio management as CIO.
- - Jane Vaughan, leading the development strategies as CDO, focuses on power procurement and facility design.
Additional senior management appointments include:
- - TJ Ciccone, overseeing technical infrastructure, drawing from over a decade of experience with leaders like Amazon Web Services.
- - Chris Coleman, focusing on leasing strategies with a robust background in hyperscale leasing acquired at Digital Realty.
- - Allison Koo, managing development projects from conception to completion, bringing a strong history of construction management from her previous tenure at Sand Hill Property Company.
Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Menlo Digital will expand its footprint, establishing additional offices in key markets like Northern Virginia and Phoenix. This strategic positioning enables the company to fine-tune service delivery to hyperscalers and to respond to the urgent need for reliable digital infrastructure with low latency.
Kevin Kujawski further stated, "With the formation of Menlo Digital, we are strengthening our presence in vital data center markets, ensuring we can meet the increasing power demands and low latency requirements essential for public cloud growth and AI development."
As the technology landscape continues to evolve, Menlo Equities, through Menlo Digital, aims to remain at the forefront of infrastructure solutions that support this digital transformation. The firm prides itself on its strategic approach, which emphasizes value creation through targeted acquisitions, selective developments, and rigorous asset management, ultimately reflecting its commitment to building and managing critical properties in innovation-driven markets across the United States. With ambitions extending across various platforms and asset types, Menlo Equities is uniquely positioned to thrive in this growing digital economy.
For more details on Menlo Equities and Menlo Digital, visit their websites at
Menlo Equities and
Menlo Digital.