GI Partners brings in Barker to expand data infrastructure strategy into Europe

• Barker was previously a partner with 3i Infrastructure
• GI Data Infrastructure is a sector-focused value-add infrastructure investment strategy
• Barker will become a managing director based in London

GI Partners announced that Matt Barker has joined GI Data Infrastructure as a managing director to lead digital infrastructure investing in Europe. Barker will be based in London.

Barker’s previous role was a partner with 3i Infrastructure, where he led numerous digital infrastructure investments in multiple European countries.

GI Data Infrastructure is a sector-focused value-add infrastructure investment strategy, which invests in data transport, data centre, wireless access, and tech-enabled infrastructure operating companies. According to GI Partners, the San Francisco, California-based firm has been investing in the data infrastructure sector, primarily in North America, since the firm’s founding in 2001.

“I’m pleased to join GI Partners to lead their expansion of the GI Data Infrastructure strategy in Europe,” said Barker in a statement. “GI Partners is widely recognised as a smart and longstanding investor in the space, and I look forward to contributing to their deep track record of building leading digital infrastructure companies.”

“We are excited about the investing opportunity for value-add data infrastructure in Europe,” said Mark Prybutok and Brendan Scollans, co-heads of the GI Data Infrastructure strategy, in a statement. “Matt has an impressive background of working closely with high quality management teams to drive growth and strong returns in this sector. We look forward to adding his leadership and investment experience to our team.”