NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US) has firmly established itself as a dominant force in the U.S. stock market. Beyond its impressive internal achievements, the companies and sectors Nvidia partners with or invests in often become focal points of investor enthusiasm. Market sentiment suggests that Nvidia's strategic investments are not only aligned with industry trends but also spotlight pivotal AI applications and signal potential technological breakthroughs.
Here is an overview of companies Nvidia has invested in or recently collaborated with, providing valuable insights for investors.
A Diversified Investment Portfolio
Nvidia’s investments span a range of industries, including AI infrastructure, voice interaction, healthcare, robotics, and autonomous driving. Companies like CRNC and ARBE have seen their stock prices soar by 100% and 80%, respectively, this year. Below is a detailed breakdown of its major investments:
1. Cerence: AI Voice Recognition Software
Nvidia is enhancing Cerence’s in-car language models, solidifying its position in automotive AI voice technology.
2. Arbe Robotics: Radar-technology
Nvidia’s partnership with Arbe focuses on integrating high-resolution radar with its DRIVE AGX platform, advancing autonomous driving capabilities.
3. Aurora Innovation: Self-Driving Vehicle Technology
Nvidia and Aurora are collaborating to develop autonomous trucking systems, with mass production slated for 2027.
4. Serve Robotics: Last-Mile Delivery
Serve Robotics, spun off from Uber in 2021, develops autonomous delivery robots for last-mile logistics.
Nvidia’s stake accounts for 7% of its investment portfolio. Since the disclosure of Nvidia’s investment in July 2023, Serve Robotics' stock has skyrocketed by 608%.
The company’s "L4 autonomy" robots are exploring scalable commercial applications with Uber (UBER.US) and Nvidia, attracting attention from advertisers and investors alike.
5. Nano-X Imaging: Medical Imaging Innovation
Nano-X Imaging is revolutionizing medical imaging with its multi-source digital imaging system, Nanox.ARC, and AI-driven diagnostics platform.
Nvidia holds 59,362 shares, valued at approximately $360,000, representing 0.08% of its portfolio. The company’s AI technology aims to democratize access to advanced imaging solutions worldwide.
6. Micron Technology: Maker of Memory Chips
Micron is supplying memory for Nvidia’s new RTX 50 series GPUs, strengthening its hardware ecosystem.
7. Arm Holdings: Chip Design Leader
Arm Holdings, a leading chip design firm, represents Nvidia’s largest investment, with 1.96 million shares accounting for 65% of its portfolio.
Despite a failed $40 billion acquisition attempt, Nvidia remains closely tied to Arm, emphasizing the strategic importance of its chip technologies.
8. Applied Digital: AI Data Centers
Applied Digital specializes in designing and operating next-generation digital infrastructure, including AI cloud services and high-performance data centers.
In September 2023, the company raised $160 million from investors, including Nvidia, bolstering its position in the AI and HPC markets. Nvidia holds approximately 7.716 million shares, representing a 14.7% stake, according to 13F filings.
Applied Digital has secured partnerships with prominent companies such as Dell Technologies (DELL.US), Goldman Sachs (GS.US), and JPMorgan Chase (JPM.US). These alliances are expected to drive growth in GPU cloud solutions and AI-related services.
9.Innoviz Technologies Ltd.: autonomous driving sensor
a leading Tier-1 supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, is proud to announce its latest technological advancements, which will be showcased at CES 2025. Highlighting the power of its perception software, Innoviz will demonstrate how it runs seamlessly with the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin platform, offering a range of software-driven features designed to accelerate autonomous driving applications.
10. Nebius: AI Infrastructure
Nebius, a cloud computing and AI infrastructure provider, raised $700 million in December 2024, with Nvidia as a key investor.
Previously part of Yandex NV, Nebius is leveraging Nvidia’s GPU clusters to expand its AI development tools and cloud services globally.
11. Recursion Pharmaceuticals: AI-Driven Drug Discovery
Recursion Pharmaceuticals leverages AI and machine learning to identify new treatment targets, expediting drug discovery while cutting development costs.
Nvidia owns around 7.7064 million shares, accounting for an 11.73% stake. Since Nvidia’s investment announcement in July 2023, Recursion’s stock price has nearly doubled at its peak.
The company boasts collaborations with major players such as Roche (via Genentech), Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Google Cloud, with potential milestone payments reaching $20 billion.
12. Toyota: Car Maker
Toyota’s next-gen vehicles will feature Nvidia’s Drive AGX Orin platform, paving the way for enhanced self-driving technology.
13. SoundHound AI: Voice Interaction
SoundHound AI specializes in advanced voice recognition technologies, focusing on conversational AI for automotive, IoT, and other industries.
Nvidia holds 1.7308 million shares (1.86% of its portfolio). Having first invested in SoundHound during a $75 million funding round in 2017, Nvidia has supported the company’s global expansion. SoundHound AI’s stock price has surged more than sevenfold since Nvidia’s involvement became public.
Nvidia’s strategic investments and collaborations highlight its pivotal role in shaping industry trends, particularly in AI and autonomous systems. For investors, Nvidia’s partnerships and portfolio offer valuable insights into emerging opportunities across diverse sectors.
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