Nvidia Surpasses $40 Billion in AI Equity Investments

Nvidia deployed over $40 billion in AI equity investments across roughly two dozen investment rounds in 2026, marking an expanded role as a major AI investor. The chip giant's largest single commitment was a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and a longtime Nvidia partner. The investments included some relatively early-stage deals in private companies.

Nvidia AI investment strategy

• ▪Nvidia's AI equity investments surpassed $40 billion in 2026.
• ▪Nvidia participated in roughly two dozen investment rounds in private companies.
• ▪Nvidia participated in some relatively early-stage deals in private companies.

OpenAI partnership

• ▪OpenAI is a longtime partner of Nvidia.
• ▪Nvidia invested $30 billion in OpenAI.
• ▪OpenAI is the creator of ChatGPT.
• ▪Nvidia's $30 billion investment in OpenAI was Nvidia's single largest bet.

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