Trendyol, Türkiye's leading e-commerce platform, has entered a strategic partnership with Castle Investments to develop one of the region's largest and most advanced data centers. The agreement, formalized through a Shareholders' Agreement (SHA), outlines plans for the Ankara Data Hub — a 48 MW IT capacity facility designed to serve hyperscalers, cloud service providers, and enterprise clients.
The new data center will be located in Temelli, Ankara and is expected to be Uptime Tier III certified, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and operational standards. With a total development cost of approximately USD 500 million, the first phase — delivering 9.6 MW of IT capacity — is scheduled to be operational by the third quarter of 2026. Construction is already underway and progressing according to schedule.
Trendyol will utilize a significant portion of the center's capacity to support its local and international operations, reinforcing its position as a technology-driven market leader. The remaining capacity will be offered to other major cloud and enterprise customers, contributing to the growth of Türkiye's digital infrastructure ecosystem.
“This project demonstrates our continued commitment to investing in Türkiye and reflects our confidence in the country's strong digital ecosystem," said Trendyol Group President Çağlayan Çetin. “As we expand our services, the Ankara Data Center will play a vital role in delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions to our users."
Castle Investments CEO Tarek Al Ashram emphasized the regional impact of the initiative, stating, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in shaping the future of digital infrastructure in Türkiye and beyond. By combining our experience in critical infrastructure with Trendyol's digital leadership, we aim to set a new benchmark with the Ankara Data Hub."