Nvidia Bets $1B on AI Startup Poolside in Major Strategic Move
Nvidia is making a power play in artificial intelligence with plans to invest up to $1 billion in French coding automation startup Poolside. The deal WOULD quadruple Poolside's valuation amid its $2 billion funding round, positioning it among AI's most valuable newcomers.
The chipmaker previously backed Poolside's $500 million Series B last October. This deepening partnership reflects Nvidia's strategy of complementing its hardware dominance with strategic bets on next-generation AI software tools.
Poolside specializes in AI models that automate and optimize software development processes. The startup has already secured over $1 billion in commitments for its current round, including $700 million from existing investors.