Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Nvidia Invests $5B in Intel for AI
Nvidia, a big company that makes AI chips, bought a lot of shares from Intel, another big chip company, for $5 billion.
This happened because they want to work together to make better AI technology.
Intel's stock price went up after this deal.
The U.S. government approved this deal quickly.
This partnership might also bring more investments to India for making and researching chips.
Intel's stock has been doing well this year, and they might also buy another company called SambaNova Systems to get better at making AI chips.
Nvidia invested $5 billion in Intel by acquiring 214.8 million shares at $23.28 per share.
The deal was approved by the US FTC with early termination of the antitrust waiting period.
Intel's stock price rose to $36.29 in pre-market trade on December 29, 2025.
Intel's stock has surged 80% in 2025, recovering from a 60% crash in 2024.
Intel is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova Systems for $1.6 billion.
- Who
- Intel and Nvidia
- What
- Nvidia invested $5 billion in Intel by acquiring 214.8 million shares
- When
- Friday, December 27, 2025
- Where
- Nasdaq (pre-market trade)
- Why
- To bolster AI infrastructure and secure future manufacturing collaborations
Collaboration
Competition
Strategic Alliance
Collaboration
The investment strengthens the semiconductor industry by fostering collaboration in AI and manufacturing.
Competition
The deal may raise concerns about reduced competition in the data center and PC markets.
- Company
- Intel
- Stock Price
- $36.29 (pre-market)
- Shares Sold
- 214.8 million
- Sale Price per Share
- $23.28
- Total Sale Amount
- $5 billion
- Buyer
- Nvidia
- Transaction Date
- Friday, December 27, 2025
- Intel's 2025 Stock Performance
- 80% increase
- Potential Acquisition
- SambaNova Systems (AI chip startup)
- Potential Acquisition Cost
- $1.6 billion (including debt)
- Regulatory Approval
- US FTC granted early termination of antitrust waiting period
- Impact on Indian Tech Ecosystem
- Potential increased investments in Indian R&D centers and assembly facilities