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NVIDIA Cuts OpenAI Investment to $30 Billion Amid Market Shifts

2/21/2026

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NVIDIA Invests in OpenAI

NVIDIA is finalizing a $30 billion equity investment in OpenAI, down from a planned $100 billion.
The funding round could value OpenAI at about $730 billion, shifting from an infrastructure deal to an equity stake.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed concerns and reaffirmed NVIDIA's commitment to OpenAI.
OpenAI is diversifying chip sources, engaging with AMD and Broadcom amid market anxieties about AI sustainability.

Summary

OpenAI Adjusts Strategy

OpenAI revised its financial strategy to target $600 billion in compute spending by 2030, down from $1.4 trillion, to align with revenue growth above $280 billion.
In 2025, OpenAI generated $13.1 billion in revenue, surpassing its $10 billion target.
The company is finalizing a funding round potentially exceeding $100 billion, with Nvidia considering a $30 billion investment.

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Historical Context

OpenAI, founded in 2015, has rapidly evolved in the AI landscape, notably after its 2022 release of ChatGPT, which sparked widespread interest. By 2025, it generated $13.1 billion in revenue, surpassing its target, while NVIDIA's $30 billion investment could value OpenAI at $730 billion. This reflects a competitive shift among tech giants, echoing Microsoft's earlier $1 billion investment in 2018.

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NVIDIA Invests in OpenAI

NVIDIA is finalizing a $30 billion equity investment in OpenAI, down from a planned $100 billion.
The funding round could value OpenAI at about $730 billion, shifting from an infrastructure deal to an equity stake.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed concerns and reaffirmed NVIDIA's commitment to OpenAI.
OpenAI is diversifying chip sources, engaging with AMD and Broadcom amid market anxieties about AI sustainability.

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