Nvidia’s (NVDA) foray into investing in artificial intelligence startups seems to be showing yet more signs of success as one company it’s backed is about to target a $2 billion valuation. The plans by robotics firm Field AI to raise hundreds of millions of dollars would value it at four times its price tag last summer, when NVDA and other investors valued it around $500 million, The Information reported.
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Investors Focus on Robotics AI
NVDA is not only the big tech beast to back Field AI. Writing last year, Microsoft (MSFT) founder Bill Gates praised the firm’s work in building “great brains” for robots. “Instead of focusing on the hardware of these machines, Field AI is developing AI software for other companies’ robots that enables them to perceive their environments, navigate without GPS (on land, by water, or in the air), and even communicate with each other,” he posted on his blog.
It comes amid increasing interest among investors and big tech companies for robotics AI technology. Last month it was reported SoftBank (SFBTF) is set to lead a $500 million investing round in AI robotics start-up Skild AI, in a move that could value the company at $4 billion.
Field AI had raised over $100 million from investors including Khosla Ventures and Temasek, according to The Information’s report.
NVDA Ups AI Investments
Field, which develops AI models that enable robots to perform complex tasks in sectors such as construction and oil and gas, is one of many NVDA investments in the fast-growing sector. In December, AI infrastructure firm Nebius Group (NBIS) said it was raising $700 million in a private placement from investors including Nvidia.
Across 2024, NVDA invested over $1 billion in 50 startup funding rounds and corporate deals, a 15% increase on the $872 million the company spent across 39 funding rounds in 2023, the Financial Times reported, citing corporate filings and Dealroom research.
However, an NVDA investment as a seal of approval carries risk, too. Last week NVDA sparked volatile moves in some of its past investments with an updated regulatory filing detailing its positions in a number of firms.
The filing showed the company had exited positions in Serve Robotics (SERV) and SoundHound AI (SOUN), sinking shares of both in the process.
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