tech
May 9, 2026
Nvidia Has Already Committed $40B to Equity AI Deals This Year
Nvidia continues to be a big investor in the AI ecosystem.
TL;DR
- Nvidia has invested over $40 billion in AI companies in early 2026.
- A significant portion, $30 billion, was invested in OpenAI.
- The company has also made multi-billion dollar investments in public companies like Corning and IREN.
- Nvidia has participated in numerous investment rounds for private AI startups.
- Some view these investments as circular, but analysts believe they could build a 'competitive moat'.