Compute North is one of the largest data center providers for miners with multiple deals with other larger mining companies. The company operates proprietary TIER 0™ facilities with an average PUE of 1.04, approximately 41% more efficient than a typical tier 3 data center. The company announced a $385 million capital raise in February 2022 but fell into bankruptcy as miners struggle amid slumping bitcoin prices and rising power costs.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Compute North filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and owed as much as $500 million to at least 200 creditors. The company's business model was severely impacted by cryptocurrency market collapse and energy cost inflation, resulting in operational distress despite significant prior capital deployment.
Top Insights
Bankruptcy filing (September 2022) following $385M capital raise just seven months earlier, indicating rapid market deterioration in cryptocurrency mining
Owed up to $500M across 200+ creditors with significant debt concentration from energy-intensive operations
Operated 5+ data centers across Nebraska, Texas, and South Dakota with claimed efficiency advantages (PUE 1.04) and renewable energy positioning
Business model vulnerable to dual pressures: cryptocurrency price volatility and structural energy cost increases during grid tightening periods
Named Competitors
Core Scientific — Crypto mining data center operator and hosting provider
Hut 8 — Bitcoin mining and data center hosting company
Marathon Digital — Large-scale bitcoin mining and data center operator
Recent Developments
(February 2022) Announced $385 million capital raise ($85M equity Series C + $300M debt financing)
(September 2022) Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Southern District of Texas
(September 2022) CEO Dave Perrill stepped down; COO Drake Harvey named president
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