Nvidia has increased its equity investments in AI companies to a value of $99 billion.
Nvidia has become one of the world's largest corporate backers of technology companies as the value of its equity investments in the AI sector soared to $99 billion as of July 26. This figure represents a significant increase from approximately $7 billion a year earlier and $2.2 billion two years ago.
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The company has committed more than $40 billion in 2026 alone to expand its position across the AI stack. Nvidia is leveraging its capital reserves to bolster the AI sector by investing in frontier AI labs, neoclouds, and companies developing software and novel technologies. The company has invested nearly $50 billion in frontier AI labs, including a $30 billion investment in OpenAI. It also invested $2 billion into CoreWeave and $2,000000000 into Nebius. To enhance growth opportunities and cultivate its ecosystem, Nvidia is providing financing and equity investments to ensure its customers and partners prosper. The company also invested in nascent technological areas like photonics and optical technology, committing at least $6.5 billion to companies such as Lumentum, Coherent, and Marvell. Additionally, Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel has grown to a value of $30 billion, while its SpaceX holding is worth $21 billion.
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Nvidia's investments grow to $99 billion as chip giant becomes major backer of AI companies
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Nvidia AI equity investments hit $99 billion in one year
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