Nvidia's investments grow to $99 billion as chip giant becomes major backer of AI companies — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-s-investments-grow-to-99-billion-as-chip-giant-becomes-major-backer-of-ai-companiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Nvidia builds $99 billion equity portfolio in AI companieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-s-investments-grow-to-99-billion-as-chip-giant-becomes-major-backer-of-ai-companieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nvidia-s-investments-grow-to-99-billion-as-chip-giant-becomes-major-backer-of-ai-companies#u58506Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:32:12 +0000Nvidia has established a $99 billion equity portfolio by investing in AI companies. The chip maker grew this portfolio from nearly nothing within two years, with some reports specifying the total was reached in a single year. These investments position Nvidia as a major backer of the AI sector, leading some observers to describe the company as the central bank of AI or a buyer of last resort for the industry boom.Why it mattersNvidia provides the hardware essential for artificial intelligence. By shifting from a hardware provider to a major equity investor, the company gains deeper influence o