Nvidia has already committed $40B to equity AI deals this year
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Nvidia has invested over $40 billion in AI-related equity deals during the early months of 2026.Summary
Nvidia has significantly expanded its influence in the AI ecosystem by committing over $40 billion to equity investments in 2026. A substantial portion of this total is attributed to a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, supplemented by major stakes in public companies like Corning and IREN.
Beyond these large-scale commitments, Nvidia remains active in the startup sector, having participated in roughly two dozen private funding rounds this year alone. While these investments are aimed at building a competitive advantage, they have drawn criticism from analysts like Matthew Bryson, who describes the strategy as a circular investment model where Nvidia funds its own customers.
(Source：TechCrunch)