Element Critical
IT Services and IT ConsultingVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
Element Critical is a data center operator that provides colocation and interconnection services. The company runs facilities in Houston, Austin, and Chicago that are designed for hybrid deployments and are carrier-neutral, and it is expanding into additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets. It serves a diverse mix of enterprise, hyperscale, AI, and neo-cloud customers with workloads ranging from traditional applications to GPU-focused AI environments, prioritizing reliable, well-connected infrastructure to meet current performance needs and future requirements. The business is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and was founded in 2014. In the IT services sector, Element Critical positions itself as a provider of essential data center capacity and connectivity for demanding workloads. The company has pursued partnerships and leadership changes to support growth, including appointing Andrew Lake as Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Acquisitions in January 2026.