Nvidia Commits $2.7 billion to Boost UK AI Ecosystem

Nvidia has announced a £2 billion (US$2.7 billion) investment to boost the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, underscoring the country’s growing significance in the global AI race.

The funding will support startups, researchers, and infrastructure development across the UK, with capital sourced from Nvidia’s balance sheet and allocated through its US-based investment team. As part of this initiative, Nvidia has taken a £500 million (US$650 million) equity stake in Nscale, a leading AI data center company, and committed US$500 million to Wayve, an autonomous vehicle technology firm.

Additional beneficiaries include Oxa, Revolut, PolyAI, Synthesia, Latent Labs, and Basecamp Research, all of which are working on next-generation AI applications.

Key Highlights

Nvidia commits £2B to fund UK AI startups and researchers
£500M stake in Nscale and $500M invested in Wayve’s AV tech
Partners with Accel, Balderton, Hoxton, and others to identify innovators

The chipmaker is partnering with leading VC firms — Accel, Air Street Capital, Balderton Capital, Hoxton Ventures, and Phoenix Court — to identify promising UK startups, though co-investment by these firms is not mandatory.

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Nvidia stated that the move aims to strengthen the UK’s AI research and innovation capacity, supporting areas like generative AI, fintech, robotics, and autonomous systems. The announcement reinforces Nvidia’s position as a key enabler of AI adoption globally and highlights the UK’s role as an AI innovation hub.