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Nvidia Pursues $3 Billion AI21 Labs Acquisition in Israel

12/31/2025

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Nvidia Acquires AI21

Nvidia is in advanced negotiations to acquire Israeli AI21 Labs for $2-3 billion, its fourth Israeli deal.
The deal would focus on AI21's roughly 200 employees rather than its technology.
AI21 was founded in 2017 and shifted to enterprise-grade language models after struggling to compete with larger firms.
Nvidia plans a major research and development campus in Kiryat Tivon, aiming to employ up to 10,000 by 2031.

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Nvidia Licenses Groq

Nvidia signs a $20 billion licensing deal with Groq, effective December 24, to boost its AI capabilities and potential AI21 Labs integration.
Groq will operate independently and transfer its Language Processing Unit technology and engineering talent to Nvidia.
About 90% of Groq's workforce will join Nvidia, with cash and Nvidia stock compensation.
Groq's founder will become Nvidia's chief software architect.

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Nvidia Acquires AI21

Nvidia is in advanced negotiations to acquire Israeli AI21 Labs for $2-3 billion, its fourth Israeli deal.
The deal would focus on AI21's roughly 200 employees rather than its technology.
AI21 was founded in 2017 and shifted to enterprise-grade language models after struggling to compete with larger firms.
Nvidia plans a major research and development campus in Kiryat Tivon, aiming to employ up to 10,000 by 2031.

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