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Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek to Deepen AI Partnership

Nvidia announced a $3.5 billion convertible bond investment in MediaTek to expand AI infrastructure collaboration.

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Nvidia announced on Tuesday that it would invest $3.5 billion in MediaTek by purchasing convertible bonds as part of the Taiwanese chip designer's record $3.9 billion overseas bond issuance. [1] Nvidia announced on Monday a $3.5 billion investment in MediaTek via convertible bonds, covering roughly 90% of MediaTek's $3.9 billion offshore bond offering. [2] The investment will strengthen collaboration between Nvidia and MediaTek on data-centre AI systems, personal computing, and AI-powered vehicles. [3] The partnership will allow MediaTek customers to use Nvidia's NVLink Fusion technology to develop custom AI chips that can connect more easily with Nvidia's computing systems. [4] Google's parent company, Alphabet, also purchased shares in the deal, though neither Nvidia nor MediaTek disclosed the specific amount Alphabet invested. [5] MediaTek stated it expects its AI chip business to clear $2 billion in revenue this year, with the addressable market reaching $80 billion by 2027. [6] MediaTek has been expanding its ambitions in AI data-centre chips and secured approval for a $5 billion funding plan in July. [7]
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  1. Nvidia announced on Tuesday that it would invest $3.5 billion in MediaTek by purchasing convertible bonds as part of the Taiwanese chip designer's record $3.9 billion overseas bond issuance. · Investing.com
  2. Nvidia announced on Monday a $3.5 billion investment in MediaTek via convertible bonds, covering roughly 90% of MediaTek's $3.9 billion offshore bond offering. · Decrypt
  3. The investment will strengthen collaboration between Nvidia and MediaTek on data-centre AI systems, personal computing, and AI-powered vehicles. · Investing.com
  4. The partnership will allow MediaTek customers to use Nvidia's NVLink Fusion technology to develop custom AI chips that can connect more easily with Nvidia's computing systems. · Investing.com
  5. Google's parent company, Alphabet, also purchased shares in the deal, though neither Nvidia nor MediaTek disclosed the specific amount Alphabet invested. · Decrypt
  6. MediaTek stated it expects its AI chip business to clear $2 billion in revenue this year, with the addressable market reaching $80 billion by 2027. · Decrypt
  7. MediaTek has been expanding its ambitions in AI data-centre chips and secured approval for a $5 billion funding plan in July. · Investing.com
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