NVIDIA Invests $2B in CoreWeave for AI Data Center Expansion to 5GW by 2030
January 26, 2026
The deal builds on CoreWeave’s existing capabilities to deliver scalable AI workloads, expanding capacity while diversifying its client base and reducing dependency on a single supplier.
Industry context notes that risks include sustained demand for capacity and timely power delivery, with permitting, grid upgrades, and equipment lead times potentially slowing construction.
Profitability remains volatile; in late 2025 the company posted a Q3 net loss of about $110 million due to hardware depreciation and debt service, even as revenue surged.
CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator welcomed the partnership and highlighted how the collaboration will leverage CoreWeave’s cloud, software, and operational strengths to enable efficient, reliable, and scalable AI workloads.
Risk considerations include regulatory scrutiny over AI energy use and market volatility; investors may hedge with options, monitor risk indicators, and use entry signals like RSI or MACD.
While critics warn of circular business models, Nvidia contends that demand for compute capacity remains enormous.
US export controls feature prominently, with recent approvals affecting H200 exports to China following lobbying by Nvidia’s leadership.
Investor sentiment remains bullish, with a split among analysts and strong hedge fund interest, though valuation concerns persist around approximately 10x 2026 projected revenue.
Management projects cumulative data-center revenue could approach $500 billion by the end of 2026, driven more by demand for hardware and infrastructure constraints than budgets alone.
Investors weigh the upside of expanded AI infrastructure capacity against risks if demand softens, which could impact CoreWeave’s financial position.
NVIDIA pledges a $2 billion stake purchase in CoreWeave to speed an AI data center expansion aimed at deploying more than 5 gigawatts of AI compute capacity by 2030, signaling a deeper integration into AI infrastructure beyond chip supply.
CoreWeave’s financials show rapid revenue growth, jumping from about $1.9 billion in 2024 to $8.2 billion in 2025, with gross margins around 45% but near-term profitability pressured by depreciation and debt service, and a backlog of roughly $55.6 billion.
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TechCrunch • Jan 26, 2026
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