Nvidia deploys $8B in Europe, backs 14 startups in 2026
Nvidia invested $8 billion across Europe last year, participating in 14 startup rounds including Mistral AI, Nscale, and Revolut, CEO Jensen Huang told Crypto Briefing.
The move reflects growing interest from U.S. tech giants in Europe’s AI ecosystem. UC Investments, the University of California’s endowment, for example, made its first direct European bet in September, leading a $580 million round for Portuguese aerospace firm Tekever.
Nvidia’s bets span sectors: Mistral in large-language models, Nscale in cloud infrastructure, and Revolut in fintech. The company is also reportedly in talks to invest in Anthropic’s upcoming $100 billion IPO, which would be the largest on record if completed.
What remains unclear is how Nvidia balances these minority stakes with its acquisition strategy. The company’s recent agreement to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion suggests it may seek to integrate some portfolio companies into its own AI platform. For now, the $8 billion deployment positions Nvidia as both a supplier and a shareholder in Europe’s AI stack.
Sources: cryptobriefing.com
“Nvidia’s $8B European investment signals a strategic shift toward regional AI infrastructure and portfolio diversification beyond its core chip business.”
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