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Equinix

ICR Equinix: A REIT investing in interconnected data centers for IT, cloud, network services, and finance.

Redwood City, CA, US🇺🇸
Founded
1998
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Equinix is a global leader in data center and colocation infrastructure, operating as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company focuses on developing and managing interconnected data centers, providing a neutral platform for cloud computing, IT enterprises, network providers, mobile services, and financial companies. Equinix's data centers offer dense concentrations of major network carriers and house some of the world's largest Internet exchanges and peering points.

Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Equinix has a significant global presence with data centers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company provides access to thriving financial, telecommunications, manufacturing, and commercial ecosystems worldwide. Equinix's colocation services offer secure environments for safeguarding mission-critical data, catering to a diverse range of industries and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

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Equinix - Quick Facts

Who are Equinix's competitors?

Companies similar to Equinix include Cologix, vXchnge, Digital Fortress and TierPoint.

When was Equinix founded?

Equinix was founded in 1998.

Where is Equinix's headquarters located?

Equinix's headquarters is located in Redwood City, CA, US.

When was Equinix's last funding round?

Equinix's most recent funding round was for €1B (EUR) in January 2017.

How much disclosed funding has Equinix raised?

As of Jan 9, 2017, Equinix has disclosed funding of $1.4B (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

Equinix - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture-backed
Ticker
  • EQIX
SEC CIK
  • 0001101239

How many employees does Equinix have?

Equinix has 12,097 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

EIN
  • 77-0487526
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6798Real Estate Investment Trusts
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
ISIC
  • 6190Other telecommunications activities
  • 6430Trusts, funds and similar financial entities
  • 6810Real estate activities with own or leased property
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  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
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  • 517121Telecommunications Resellers
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 525900Other Investment Pools and Funds
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Equinix - Products & Services

  • Equinix Colocation logo

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Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts
  • 525990Other Financial Vehicles
  • 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  • 531000Real Estate
  • 531100Lessors of Real Estate
  • 531110Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings
  • 531120Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
  • 531130Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
  • 531190Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
  • 531200Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
  • 531210Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • SIC
    • 4810Telephone Communications
    • 4813Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone
    • 6500Real Estate
    • 6530Real Estate Agents And Managers
    • 6531Real Estate Agents And Managers
    • 4800Communications
    • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
    • 6000Depository Institutions
    • 7300Business Services
    • 6720Investment Offices
    • 7310Advertising
    • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
    • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
    • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
    • 7372Prepackaged Software
    • 7374Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services