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France emerged as the leading country for foreign direct investment in data centers, attracting $69 billion in 2025, significantly ahead of the U.S. with $29 billion. Major projects include a €10 billion data center by Data4 and an AI campus in Île-de-France.

Concurrently, ARK Invest Europe launched the ARK Private Innovation ELTIF, focusing on private investments in companies like SpaceX and Databricks. The fund aims to provide European investors access to innovative growth opportunities while maintaining transparency and reducing costs. It is available in multiple EEA countries and targets a diversified portfolio with 80% in private firms.