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December 3, 2025
Nvidia’s $2B Synopsys bet tightens its grip on the chip-design stack
The $2 billion investment in Synopsys, which makes software and components for designing semiconductor chips, deepens their existing partnership at a time when analysts scrutinize circular AI-industry deals and warn of a potential bubble.
TL;DR
- Nvidia invests $2 billion in Synopsys.
- The investment aims to integrate Nvidia's AI hardware into Synopsys' chip design software.
- This partnership will help Synopsys transition its platform to GPUs, speeding up chip design.
- The deal strengthens Nvidia's influence in the chip design market.
- Synopsys' stock saw a lift following the announcement.
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