Crusoe Expands AI Infrastructure Capabilities with Acquisition of Atero

Crusoe has acquired Atero, a Tel Aviv–based startup recognized for its proprietary technology that optimizes GPU utilization, efficiency, and reliability for demanding AI workloads, including large language model (LLM) inference. While financial details were not disclosed, the deal integrates Atero’s deep infrastructure expertise into Crusoe’s vertically integrated AI cloud platform.

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This acquisition highlights Crusoe’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in high-performance, energy-efficient AI infrastructure. By leveraging Atero’s advanced optimization technology, Crusoe aims to deliver greater performance and scalability for clients operating in increasingly data-intensive industries.

With Atero now part of the company, Crusoe strengthens its position as a leader in the competitive AI solutions market, combining its sustainable, energy-backed cloud platform with enhanced GPU infrastructure. The move also marks Crusoe’s expansion into the Middle East with a new office in Tel Aviv, broadening its global footprint while reinforcing its competitive edge in delivering robust, reliable, and sustainable AI infrastructure.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Crusoe is a clean-compute and AI infrastructure company pioneering environmentally conscious cloud solutions. Its flagship offering, Crusoe Cloud, delivers energy-efficient, high-performance computing optimized for AI and other intensive workloads. Supported by leading investors including Brookfield Asset Management, Blue Owl Capital, and G2 Venture Partners, Crusoe has raised billions in funding and secured significant credit facilities, most recently a $750 million commitment from Brookfield Asset Management, to accelerate the buildout of next-generation AI data center campuses across the U.S. and internationally.

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Atero is a rapidly growing technology startup focused on GPU and memory optimization for AI workloads. Backed by investors including Primary VC (New York) and Lool Ventures (Israel), the company has developed proprietary technology that improves GPU utilization, efficiency, and reliability—critical for compute-intensive tasks such as large language model (LLM) inference. Atero’s solutions enable organizations to maximize performance in complex, data-heavy environments, addressing one of today’s most pressing challenges: a global shortage of GPUs amid soaring AI demand.

Overall, Crusoe acquired Atero to embed its optimization technology into Crusoe Cloud, enhancing efficiency and scalability for customers running demanding AI workloads. The acquisition also marks Crusoe’s entry into the Middle East with a new office in Tel Aviv, strengthening its access to top-tier engineering talent and expanding its global reach.