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Nvidia’s aggressive dealmaking makes them a critical strategic cap table target
◆ 65RelevanceOn a story from Crunchbase News17h ago
Nvidia is no longer just your supplier; they are actively picking winners in the AI application layer. Securing their backing may now be as vital for compute access as it is for capital.
Takeaways
- Nvidia is transitioning from a hardware provider to a prolific venture investor.
- YC remains the highest-volume entry point for early-stage AI funding.
- Expect compute-heavy startups to increasingly seek strategic alignment with chip makers.
Read the original at news.crunchbase.com
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