Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Nvidia Invests $1 Billion in Naver's AI Project
Nvidia is investing $1 billion in Naver, a South Korean internet company, to help build an AI data center.
This project is part of a larger plan to develop AI infrastructure in South Korea, with Brookfield also involved.
The investment will help fund the construction of a data center with increasing capacity over the next few years.
Nvidia will supply the necessary graphics processing units, and Naver will issue new shares to Nvidia as part of the deal.
The goal is to strengthen South Korea's AI ecosystem and support the next generation of AI companies.
Nvidia will invest $1 billion in Naver to finance an AI data center.
Brookfield may provide up to $9 billion in funding for the project.
The project aims to build gigawatt-scale AI cloud infrastructure in South Korea and the U.S.
Naver will issue 7.2 million new shares to Nvidia, giving Nvidia a 4.5% stake.
The data center is expected to have capacities of 55 MW by mid-2027, 100 MW by the end of 2027, and 200 MW by 2028.
- Who
- Nvidia, Naver, Brookfield
- What
- Investment in AI data center and infrastructure
- When
- Expected completion by 2027-2028
- Where
- South Korea and the U.S.
- Why
- To advance AI technology and infrastructure
Proponents of AI Investment
Critics of AI Investment
Economic Growth
Proponents of AI Investment
The investment will boost South Korea's AI ecosystem and economic growth.
Critics of AI Investment
The investment may lead to job displacement and economic inequality.
Technological Advancement
Proponents of AI Investment
The project will advance AI technology and infrastructure in South Korea.
Critics of AI Investment
The focus on AI may divert resources from other important technological sectors.
- Investment Amount
- $1 billion
- Companies Involved
- Nvidia, Naver, Brookfield
- Project Scope
- AI data center and infrastructure
- Expected Completion
- 2027-2028
- Nvidia's Stake
- 4.5%
- Brookfield's Funding
- Up to $9 billion
- Naver's Share Issuance
- 7.2 million new shares
- Data Center Capacity
- 55 MW (2027), 100 MW (2027), 200 MW (2028)