Aventus Data Centers owns and operates world-class data centers located in smaller and rural communities.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota — October 22, 2022 — 5X Partners LLC, a corporate development firm that develops and implements growth strategies for enterprise-class and entrepreneurial technology companies, joins Vincent Companies in forming Aventus Data Centers.

In 2006, 5X Partners began developing the architectures and technologies that would enable full-featured, smaller data centers to be profitable while providing unique and cost-effective solutions to customers.

5X Founder Larry Ingwersen says, “Vincent Companies is the perfect partner for us. They bring a wealth of proven special purpose, facility financing, and construction expertise to complement 5X’s data center history.”

Vincent Companies Managing Partner Dale Creed Francis says, “Entering the data center business gives us a strong position in two hot real estate markets when added to our ongoing apartment and senior living business.”

About Aventus Data Centers

Aventus acquires or builds, owns, and operates data centers designed to deliver its customers hyper-personalized, secure, and reliable computing, storage and connectivity solutions.  Aventus enables its customers to integrate the latest in efficient IT technologies including liquid-cooled supercomputing, edge computing and private cloud solutions.

About 5X Partners

5X has deployed its leadership, strategic planning and technology skills to accelerate growth and owner value for more than 50 enterprise-class and entrepreneurial Clients. 5X leaders have been in the data center business since 1967.

About Vincent Companies

The Vincent Companies is a privately held firm with multiple, specialized divisions all guided by a simple philosophy: Identify opportunity, manage risk, and create exceptional value. Dale Creed Francis & Ryan Litfin, Co-founders of The Vincent Companies, aim to help grow and preserve investor wealth through what they believe are creative, innovative, yet durable approaches.