CoreWeave, a U.S.-based cloud computing company specializing in AI compute resources, has officially launched its first two data centers outside its home market, establishing a significant presence in the UK. The new data centers, located in Crawley and London Docklands, are part of CoreWeave’s £1 billion ($1.25 billion) investment in the UK, announced alongside the opening of its European headquarters in London last May.
The launch coincides with the UK government’s announcement of a five-year AI investment plan, which includes bolstering AI infrastructure and establishing “AI Growth Zones” in collaboration with the private sector. Rachel Reeves, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated that CoreWeave’s investment represents a “huge vote of confidence in the UK’s digital technology sector,” emphasizing its potential to drive economic growth and efficiency through AI advancements.
CoreWeave’s Crawley facility began operations in October, followed by the London Docklands hub in December. Both centers are equipped with Nvidia Hopper GPUs, leveraging the advanced H200 series chips optimized for AI workloads, enabling robust computational power for machine learning models and other AI-driven applications.
Founded in 2017, CoreWeave originally focused on cryptocurrency mining but shifted its infrastructure to meet surging demand for AI computing resources. The company now operates 28 data centers globally, with plans to add 10 more in 2025, including new sites in Norway, Sweden, and Spain. CoreWeave’s strategic expansion underscores its ambition to capitalize on the growing global demand for AI infrastructure.
