Nvidia
Santa Clara, California, United States · Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Machine Learning
Nvidia is a heavyweight chipmaker that specializes in developing accelerated computing components for data centers, with a focus on AI technology. The company is known for its flagship AI processors and is a major player in the AI industry.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Employees
- 42,000
- Industries
- Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Machine Learning
- Status
- Public (NVDA)
- Website
- www.nvidia.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Nvidia
- : NVIDIA launched Minerva, an AIOps platform designed to enhance observability in AI factories by providing actionable insights.
- : Nvidia acquires Groq for $20 billion
- : Nvidia launched a new AI Safety Platform designed to monitor and control AI agents' behavior in response to recent AI governance concerns.
- : NVIDIA launched the Open Agent Safety Platform to enhance AI security for organizations.
- : NVIDIA to Acquire Hugging Face for $11.9 Billion
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On September 2, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hugging Face, Inc. for approximately $11.9 billion, which will be paid to Hugging Face stockholders, along with an equity-based retention program valued at up to $1.0 billion for Hugging Face employees. The acquisition aims to enhance Hugging Face's resources, supporting developers involved in creating and deploying open-source models and applications. The deal is anticipated to close in the first half of 2027, pending the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including obtaining necessary regulatory approvals. This strategic move is expected to bolster NVIDIA's position in the AI and machine learning space.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On August 17, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation announced a multi-year partnership with SB Energy Corp. to develop the PORTS Technology Campus, an AI data center in Pike County, Ohio. This agreement, which includes residual value guaranties, allows NVIDIA to secure resources for approximately 4.25 gigawatts of IT load. OpenAI Group's affiliate will act as the tenant at this site. NVIDIA's total payment obligation is capped at $105 billion, with specific conditions for payment associated with lease readiness. Key events that trigger NVIDIA's obligations include OpenAI’s insolvency, impacting terms defined within the agreement.
- : Nvidia Partners with Wall Street Firms to Establish $500 Billion AI Financing Platform
- : Nvidia Partners With Kawasaki to Create AI-Driven Digital Shipyard
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On July 1, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation appointed Nicholas Parker as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations, effective upon his anticipated employment start date of August 24, 2026. Parker, previously with Microsoft Corporation for 26 years, will receive an annual base salary of $1,000,000, a sign-on bonus of $5,000,000, and a target annualized cash variable compensation of $1,500,000. Additionally, he will be granted new hire equity awards valued at $35,000,000 in restricted stock units and $5,000,000 in performance-based units. The appointment follows the upcoming retirement of Ajay K. Puri, after 21 years at NVIDIA, who will serve in an advisory capacity during the transition.
Nvidia funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Seed | $2.1M |
Leadership
- Jensen, Founder and CEO
- Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO, Nvidia
- Jim, Director & Distinguished Research Scientist
- Scott Gawel, Chief Accounting Officer
- Alison Wagonfeld, Chief Marketing Officer
- Colette Kress, Chief Financial Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Nvidia files 6 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Nvidia in the news
- World of Warcraft: Forever GeForce & RTX Spark Game Ready Driver Released - NVIDIA (Nov 04, 2026)
- Hogwarts Legacy Adds DLSS 5 Neural Rendering - NVIDIA (Nov 05, 2026)
- NVIDIA Launches Open Agent Safety Platform to Secure Agents From Testing to Deployment - NVIDIA Newsroom (Sep 28, 2026)
- GeForce Game Ready Driver For Phantom Blade Zero & Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 4® Released - NVIDIA (Oct 20, 2026)
- NVIDIA CUDA 13.5 Brings NVIDIA Vera Rubin GA Support | NVIDIA Technical Blog - NVIDIA Developer (Nov 04, 2026)
- More Performance From Every Byte: How Full-Stack Codesign Solves AI’s Memory Challenge - NVIDIA Blog (Nov 05, 2026)
- Cities Worldwide Build and Scale AI Services With NVIDIA Physical and Agentic AI - NVIDIA Blog (Nov 03, 2026)
- ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Gets a Magical NVIDIA DLSS 5 Upgrade on GeForce NOW - NVIDIA Blog (Nov 05, 2026)
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About Nvidia: questions and answers
What does Nvidia do?
Nvidia is a heavyweight chipmaker that specializes in developing accelerated computing components for data centers, with a focus on AI technology. The company is known for its flagship AI processors and is a major player in the AI industry.
Where is Nvidia headquartered?
Nvidia is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, United States.
How many employees does Nvidia have?
Nvidia has about 42,000 employees.
Has Nvidia raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 1 funding event for Nvidia. The most recent, Seed of $2.1M, was in Feb 2024.
Who leads Nvidia?
Jensen is a Founder and CEO at Nvidia.
What is the latest news on Nvidia?
On Oct 23, 2026, NVIDIA launched Minerva, an AIOps platform designed to enhance observability in AI factories by providing actionable insights.
Is Nvidia a public company?
Yes. Nvidia is publicly traded under the ticker NVDA.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy