Omnia by Patria: Latin America’s $1B Hyperscale Bet on the AI Infrastructure Boom
Patria just launched Omnia, a $1B hyperscale data center platform across Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. Built for AI. Powered by renewables. And positioned to redraw the infrastructure map of LATAM.
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In 2023, Patria Investimentos sold Odata (one of Latin America's largest data center operators) for nearly $2 billion.
Now, it’s back.
This time with Omnia, a new AI-first data center platform that’s betting $1 billion on the next frontier of hyperscale infrastructure in Latin America.
Why?
Because the AI era isn’t just reshaping software.
It’s reshaping geography.
From Exit to Expansion: Why Patria Is Doubling Down
Patria could’ve stayed out of the game. After Odata’s successful exit, they had every reason to focus elsewhere.
But they saw something others missed:
The next wave of AI workloads won’t just require compute, they’ll require massive, sustainable, and strategically located hyperscale campuses.
Omnia is the answer.
This isn’t a retail colo strategy or an edge computing play.
It’s a clean-sheet buildout of hyperscale campuses exceeding 100MW, purpose-built for AI and cloud giants. The first campus alone will absorb $1B in capital over the next 18–24 months.
Why Latin America? The Hidden Edge
Many assume AI infrastructure will cluster in the U.S., Europe, and parts of Asia.
But that assumption ignores the three levers that will define hyperscale success in the next decade:
Reliable, renewable power
Land availability at scale
Permitting speed and regulatory clarity
Latin America (especially Brazil, Mexico, and Chile) checks all three.
In fact:
67% of Latin America’s energy already comes from renewable sources.
Vast tracts of land near high-voltage transmission grids remain underutilized.
Geopolitical neutrality makes it attractive to U.S., EU, and Asian hyperscalers alike.
“AI model training doesn’t need to be near end users,” says Rodrigo Abreu, Omnia’s CEO. “It needs power. Land. Scale.”
What Makes Omnia Different?
Omnia isn’t just recycling the Odata playbook. It’s innovating beyond it.
Key Differentiators:
Hyperscale-first: Each campus >100MW, with multi-phase capacity expansion built in from day one.
AI-ready engineering: Liquid cooling, high-voltage power access, and custom rack densities.
Sustainability as strategy: Omnia will be powered by dedicated wind farms, not just green grid offsets.
Minimal water usage: Designing for net-positive impact in water-scarce regions.
Client-driven design: Already in deep conversations with 10–15 global hyperscalers.
In short: Omnia is being built for where the puck is going, not where it’s been.
Timing Is Everything: The LatAm Opportunity Window
This isn’t just a great idea, it’s a time-sensitive one.
According to Patria partner Felipe Pinto, Latin America’s data center capacity could triple by 2030, requiring up to $50 billion in new investment.
That kind of growth won’t wait.
Countries that act fast, unlocking land, streamlining permitting, and modernizing grids, will attract hyperscale dollars at unprecedented scale.
Brazil, with its mix of energy resources and large user base, is Omnia’s first target.
Construction begins in late 2025. Operations by end of 2027.
From Odata to Omnia: What Patria Learned
When Patria launched Odata in 2015, it was betting on digitization in a region where infrastructure was lagging.
That bet paid off.
But Omnia is a different kind of play:
Odata was about catching up to global standards.
Omnia is about leading the global shift toward energy-native, AI-first infrastructure.
By recruiting Rodrigo Abreu (ex-Cisco, Oi, and TIM exec) Patria is ensuring Omnia isn’t just a developer. It’s an ecosystem builder.
The Bigger Picture: Redrawing the Global Data Center Map
For decades, the world’s data center gravity pulled toward a few metros: Northern Virginia, Frankfurt, Singapore, Silicon Valley.
That’s changing.
The AI infrastructure buildout demands more power than those regions can sustainably supply.
That’s why new hubs (São Paulo-Campinas corridor, Northern Chile’s desert zones) are emerging.
And that’s what makes Omnia not just a business bet, but a geostrategic signal.
When power trumps proximity, new players win.
Final Thought: A $1B Test Case for What Comes Next
Omnia’s success (or not) will be watched closely by investors, hyperscalers, and regulators alike.
If it works, expect further new capital into Latin America’s digital infrastructure.
If it stumbles, it may signal that even regions with the right resources still face execution headwinds.
But one thing is certain:
The data center map is being redrawn in real time and Patria wants the first mover’s advantage.
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