Nvidia Faces Rising Competition in AI Chip Market
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In 2026, AI chip startups raised a record $8.3 billion globally, reflecting a surge in investor interest as competition intensifies. Notably, Cerebras Systems secured $1 billion in funding in February, while Nvidia invested $4 billion in two photonics technology companies in March to bolster its market position.
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Nvidia acquired assets from AI startup Groq for $20 billion in December 2025.
MatX and Ayar Labs each raised $500 million in funding this year.
European AI chip startups have raised $800 million in 2026, compared to $4.7 billion in the U.S.
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