Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in CoreWeave
Nvidia, a big tech company, has put $2 billion into CoreWeave, which helps with cloud computing.
They did this to help CoreWeave build more data centers because lots of people need computers for AI.
This means they will work together more to make sure there are enough computers for AI tasks.
The deal was announced on a Monday in January.
CoreWeave's shares went up by 9% in premarket trading.
Nvidia will now own a bigger part of CoreWeave and will help them build more than 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2030.
Some investors are worried about how Nvidia is spending money on AI firms, but Nvidia and CoreWeave are excited about the future.
Nvidia invested $2 billion in CoreWeave at $87.20 per share, becoming its second-largest shareholder.
The investment aims to accelerate CoreWeave’s data center expansion to meet growing AI computing demand.
CoreWeave plans to build more than 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2030.
Nvidia's stake in CoreWeave nearly doubled to 23 million shares.
CoreWeave's shares surged nearly 12% following the announcement.
- Who
- Nvidia and CoreWeave
- What
- Nvidia's $2 billion investment in CoreWeave and expanded partnership
- When
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To accelerate CoreWeave’s data center build-out to meet surging demand for AI-focused computing capacity
Investor Concerns
Company Optimism
Investment Strategy
Investor Concerns
Investors are concerned about potential circular financing and the sustainability of AI spending.
Company Optimism
Nvidia and CoreWeave view the investment as a strategic move to meet surging AI computing demand and accelerate data center expansion.
- Investment Amount
- $2 billion
- Purchase Price per Share
- $87.20
- Companies Involved
- Nvidia and CoreWeave
- Announcement Date
- Monday, January 26, 2026
- Partnership Focus
- AI-focused computing capacity
- CoreWeave's Target
- 5 gigawatts in AI data center capacity by 2030
- Nvidia's Stake
- 23 million shares, nearly doubling its stake
- CoreWeave's Previous Largest Shareholder Position
- Third largest with 6.3% stake
