About Hyperscale Africa
Independence, neutrality, and intelligence
Our Mission
"Hyperscale Africa is the paid intelligence and access layer between infrastructure demand uncertainty and supply fragmentation across metro and edge networks in Africa."
Independence & Neutrality
Hyperscale Africa does not own, operate, or resell infrastructure. We maintain complete independence from all providers and buyers. We connect, we don't compete. This structural neutrality is our core trust anchor.
Hyperscale Africa is designed to support informed decision-making across operators, buyers, regulators, and capital providers—without acting on behalf of any party.
Intelligence Layer
Forward-looking demand signals, not backward-looking reports
Access Layer
Curated connections between qualified buyers and vetted providers
Neutral Platform
We connect, we don't compete—no infrastructure ownership
Privacy & Anonymity
Your identity and strategic intentions remain confidential until you choose to engage
For Buyers
- Anonymous Intake:
Your company identity is NOT shared with providers during shortlist generation
- Aggregated Signals Only:
Demand Pulse ticker shows region + capacity, never buyer names (e.g., "West Africa 2.5MW" not "AWS Lagos deployment")
- You Control Disclosure:
Your identity is revealed only when you choose to engage with specific providers from the shortlist
- No Market Signaling:
Competitors won't know you're exploring infrastructure until you decide to announce
For Providers
- Subscription Privacy:
Your ecosystem participation is NOT publicly listed unless you opt-in to directory
- Competitive Intelligence Protected:
We never share which providers are in your tier or category with competitors
- Win/Loss Data Confidential:
Deal outcomes and success fee attribution remain private between you and Hyperscale Africa
- Anonymized Market Insights:
Intelligence reports aggregate data across all providers—no individual operator data exposed
For Investors & Capital Providers
- Aggregated Intelligence Only:
Investors access anonymized, aggregated demand and capacity signals across regions and infrastructure categories—never individual requests, buyer identities, or operator-specific performance.
- No Deal or Operator Visibility:
Hyperscale Africa does not provide deal flow, introductions, or visibility into specific operators, negotiations, or outcomes.
- No Influence on Routing:
Investor access has no impact on how demand is qualified, shortlists are constructed, or providers are presented.
Data Handling & Retention
- • Request details (capacity, region, timeline)
- • Organization type (not names during intake)
- • Contact info (for shortlist delivery only)
- • Provider capabilities (subscription data)
- • Buyer identity with providers (unless opted)
- • Provider pricing with competitors
- • Deal terms or success fee amounts
- • Subscription tier or participation status
- • Aggregated demand trends (region + type)
- • Market movement patterns (12-month view)
- • Anonymized capacity requests
- • Aggregated signals for investor underwriting
- • Never: company names or deal specifics
Our Guarantee: Your strategic moves remain confidential until you decide otherwise. We're Switzerland—neutral, discreet, and committed to protecting all participants.
What We Are
The Signal Providers Can't Ignore
Pre-qualified demand with real budgets and timelines
The Clarity Buyers Can't Replicate
48-72 hour shortlists vs 8 weeks of fragmented research
The Gatekeeper Both Sides Respect
Quality over volume, subscription-gated access model
The Intelligence That Sees 12 Months Ahead
Pattern recognition before markets move
What We Are Not
Not a Marketplace
No public bidding, no self-serve directory, no commoditization
Not a Consultancy
No hourly billing, no RFP management, no ongoing advisory
Not Lead Generation
No pay-per-lead, no volume chasing, no transactional noise
Not a Broker or Agent
We don't represent either party to a transaction
Our Principles
The foundations that guide everything we do
Independence & Neutrality
We own no infrastructure. We don't compete with providers. We remain a neutral arbiter connecting both sides.
Quality Over Volume
10-15 qualified requests per month beats 100 unqualified leads. High signal, low noise is our operating principle.
Automation-First
Rules beat manual work. Our system processes requests, matches providers, and delivers shortlists autonomously.
Governed Participation
Participation is capped by infrastructure category and geography to preserve signal quality and neutrality. Scarcity protects value for all participants.
Clear Exclusions
We don't handle small deals, consumer requests, or commodity hosting. Our focus is hyperscale and enterprise infrastructure.
Forward-Looking Intelligence
We track where demand is going, not where it's been. Our signals show market movements 12 months ahead.
What's In Scope, What's Out
Crystal-clear boundaries on what we do and don't do
In Scope
- Structured intake and qualification (48-72h SLA)
- Provider matching and shortlist delivery
- Demand signal intelligence (trends, regions, capacity)
- High-value request flagging (hyperscaler, AI, strategic workloads)
- Metro + Edge + Distributed infrastructure coverage
- Attribution tracking for success fees
Out of Scope
- RFP management, deal structuring, or contract negotiation
- Ongoing consulting or implementation support
- Small deals without material infrastructure or strategic impact (<5 sites, <$500k ARR)
- Consumer/SMB hosting requests
- Guaranteeing deal outcomes or lead volume
- Acting as agent, broker, or party representative
Our Methodology
How we collect demand signals, verify providers, and maintain the integrity of our intelligence layer
Demand Signal Collection
Structured Intake
- Qualification Engine: Rules-based screening filters requests against minimum thresholds (Track A/B system)
- Structured Data: Power, geography, timeline, budget captured in standardized format
- Context Preservation: Regulatory, sustainability, and compliance needs retained for matching
Anonymization & Privacy
Identity Protection
- Buyer Anonymity: Company identity NOT shared with providers during shortlist generation
- Aggregated Intelligence: Demand patterns published as region + capacity + sector (no buyer names)
- Disclosure Control: Buyers decide when/if to reveal identity to selected providers
Provider Verification
Quality Assurance
- Capability Mapping: Infrastructure type, capacity, geographic coverage, compliance certifications
- Subscription Vetting: Operators self-select into curated ecosystem (not pay-per-lead marketplace)
- Category Caps: Limited participation per infrastructure type/geography to preserve signal quality
Intelligent Matching
Database Lookup
- Multi-Criteria Scoring: Geography, capacity, timeline, compliance, power availability aligned
- 3-5 Provider Shortlist: Ranked by fit score, not alphabetical or pay-to-play positioning
- Neutral Comparison: Standardized capability data (power, latency, compliance) for buyer evaluation
Aggregated Intelligence
Market Signals
- Demand Pattern Analysis: Region + capacity + sector trends published for investors/operators
- 12-Month Horizon: Forward-looking signals (where demand is forming) vs backward-looking reports
- Capacity Gap Mapping: Supply-demand mismatches identified per market for infrastructure planning
Quality Control & Attribution
Feedback Loop
- Win/Loss Tracking: Which providers were selected, deal closure outcomes (confidential)
- Provider Performance: Response times, match accuracy, buyer satisfaction (not published)
- Continuous Refinement: Matching algorithm improved based on real-world outcomes
What We DON'T Do
- Publish buyer/operator identities without explicit consent
- Share provider pricing with competitors
- Guarantee deal outcomes or volume commitments
- Manipulate rankings based on payment (no pay-to-play)
- Disclose subscription status or ecosystem participation publicly
- Act as agent, broker, or party representative in deals
Core Methodology Principles
Automation-First
Rules-based qualification, automated matching, minimal human intervention
Quality Over Volume
10-15 qualified requests/month vs 100 unqualified leads
Structural Neutrality
No infrastructure ownership, no competitive conflicts
Forward-Looking
12-month demand horizon, not historical analysis
Legal Clarification
Hyperscale Africa acts as an independent intelligence and introduction platform and is not an agent, broker, or representative of any party to a transaction. We provide curated access and market intelligence but do not participate in deal terms, negotiations, or contractual relationships between buyers and providers.
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