# Nvidia to Invest $1.5B in SoftBank-Backed Data Center Firm Powering OpenAI

Nvidia is investing $1.5 billion in a SoftBank-backed data center developer that supports OpenAI’s projects. The deal strengthens Nvidia’s role in AI infrastructure and deepens ties between key players in the AI supply chain.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/nvidia-investing-1-5b-in-softbank-data-center-developer-behind-openai-project/) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:16:24 +0000