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Teraco

South Africa, ZA · Founded 2008 · 440 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Teraco is a carrier-neutral colocation provider operating vendor-neutral data centre facilities across sub-Saharan Africa, serving enterprises and network operators with network-dense interconnection ecosystems. Majority-owned by Digital Realty, it forms part of the African internet backbone and supports digital infrastructure needs in South Africa.

Founders & leadership

JHJan Hnizdo
Jan HnizdoChief Executive Officer
SESamuel Erwin
Samuel ErwinManaging Director
KTKabelo Tselangoe
Kabelo TselangoeChief Information OfficerKabelo Tselangoe is Chief Information Officer of Teraco, a carrier-neutral colocation provider serving enterprises and network operators across sub-Saharan Africa. He brings over a decade of ICT solutions management experience, including five years in senior management roles focused on strategic leadership and business operations.

Investors · 1

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$680M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2021–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Related companies · 4

Digital RealtyDigital Realty operates a global data center platform that serves as infrastructure for companies, technologies, and data across cloud computing and AI workloads. The platform spans over 300 data centers worldwide across 30+ countries and 55+ metro areas to support enterprise digital transformation.
EquinixEquinix operates a global network of data centers and interconnection services that enable enterprises, cloud providers, and network operators to colocate infrastructure and connect directly with partners and digital services across distributed ecosystems. The company provides colocation space and power, software-defined interconnection platforms, and managed solutions primarily to support hybrid cloud deployments, artificial intelligence workloads, and mission-critical digital operations.
CoresiteCoreSite operates colocation and interconnection data centers designed for modern enterprise workloads, offering high-density computing infrastructure, direct cloud connectivity, and a proprietary platform for secure digital partnerships. The company serves enterprises managing multicloud and hybrid IT strategies across various industries and is backed by American Tower Company and Stonepeak.
DatacentrixDatacentrix provides integrated technology and digital business solutions including cloud services, managed IT services, consulting, and connectivity across Africa. The company serves enterprise customers seeking modernization, infrastructure optimization, and business process automation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Teraco do?
Teraco is a carrier-neutral colocation provider operating vendor-neutral data centre facilities across sub-Saharan Africa, serving enterprises and network operators with network-dense interconnection ecosystems. Majority-owned by Digital Realty, it forms part of the African internet backbone and supports digital infrastructure needs in South Africa.
Who are Teraco's investors?
Teraco's investors include Columbia Capital.
How much funding has Teraco raised?
Teraco has disclosed $680M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Teraco headquartered?
Teraco is headquartered in South Africa, ZA.