DigitalBridge Investment Management Acquires Controlling Stake in Vertical Bridge
August 10, 2021
Funds affiliated with DigitalBridge Investment Management have acquired a controlling stake in Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC, the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. The investment consolidates ownership to support Vertical Bridge’s continued scaling across more than 308,000 sites (including 8,000+ towers) and to capitalize on growing demand for 5G and other next-generation telecom infrastructure.
- Buyers
- DigitalBridge Investment Management (funds affiliated), DigitalBridge Group, Inc.
- Targets
- Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC (Vertical Bridge)
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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