Nvidia Invests $1B in Nokia to Accelerate Next-Gen Network Tech Integration
Nvidia's strategic $1 billion investment in Nokia marks a pivotal shift toward telecom infrastructure, securing a 2.9% stake in the Finnish firm. The partnership will embed Nvidia’s chips into Nokia’s 5G/6G software while leveraging Nokia’s data center expertise for Nvidia’s AI ecosystems. Announced during CEO Jensen Huang’s GTC seminar, the deal underscores Nvidia’s ambition to redefine digital infrastructure beyond AI and GPUs.
Nokia’s reinvention as a telecom solutions leader—evidenced by 9% YoY sales growth in Q3 2025—gains further momentum. Market reactions were immediate: Nokia’s stock surged 20%, while Nvidia saw a 2% uptick. This follows Nvidia’s recent collaborations with OpenAI and Intel, signaling aggressive expansion across tech verticals.