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LiquidStack

Provides advanced liquid cooling solutions for AI and HPC data centers.

Updated April 2026

Overview

Segment
Cooling & Thermal Management

Product overview

LiquidStack offers direct-to-chip CDUs (up to 1350kW N+1, GigaModular up to 10MW), single/two-phase immersion cooling (up to 252kW/rack), and full services including consulting, installation, and maintenance . Used by hyperscalers like Microsoft and NTT Data, semiconductor firms, and HPC organizations for high-density AI workloads, enabling PUE as low as 1.01 and 92%+ cooling energy savings . Distinct for pioneering highest-density cooling since 2012, U.S. manufacturing in Texas, and full lifecycle support; acquired by Trane Technologies in 2026 .

Revenue model

Sells cooling equipment (CDUs, immersion tanks) and services via purchase orders confirmed in writing; prices per order confirmation (exclusive of taxes/shipping); additional fees for late payments (18% interest), restocking (25%), termination (incl. profit) . No public $/kW rates or lease details; estimated $9.3M annual revenue .

Moat

  • Patents/IP
  • Proprietary Technology
  • First Mover

LiquidStack's key competitive moat is its extensive portfolio of 16-21 patents in advanced liquid cooling technologies, including cooling systems, fluid dynamics, and hardware integration, pioneered since 2012 for high-density, efficient, and sustainable data center solutions.