Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Billion-Dollar Bet
Borghei announces a new $1 billion platform focused on the next generation of wireless infrastructure.
The Billion-Dollar Vision
Borghei outlines the transition to the 'Next Infrastructure Platform' focused on AI and Edge convergence.
Sustainability Milestone
Vertical Bridge becomes the first tower company to achieve carbon neutrality.
Portfolio Milestone
The company surpasses 500,000 owned or managed sites globally.
DigitalBridge Acquisition
DigitalBridge acquires a controlling interest in Vertical Bridge, signaling a shift toward integrated digital infrastructure.
DigitalBridge Acquisition
DigitalBridge acquires a controlling interest in Vertical Bridge to scale digital infrastructure.
Vertical Bridge Founded
Bernard Borghei co-founds Vertical Bridge, which becomes the largest private tower company in the US.
Vertical Bridge Founded
Bernard Borghei and partners launch the company to disrupt the US tower market.
Wireless infrastructure veteran Bernard Borghei has launched a billion-dollar initiative to build the 'next infrastructure platform,' focusing on the convergence of 5G and edge computing. This strategic pivot signals a shift from passive tower assets to active, compute-integrated infrastructure designed for the AI era.
Bernard Borghei, co-founder of Vertical Bridge, is spearheading a massive billion-dollar expansion into the next generation of wireless infrastructure. This new platform aims to move beyond traditional tower leasing by integrating edge computing, fiber, and AI-driven power management to meet the surging demands of hyperscalers and private 5G networks.
Bernard Borghei, the co-founder of Vertical Bridge, is launching a $1 billion infrastructure platform to capitalize on the convergence of 5G-Advanced and AI. This multi-asset strategy signals a shift from traditional macro towers to integrated digital ecosystems that support low-latency, high-power edge computing.