Markets· August 17, 2026 at 12:43 p.m.
Nvidia Commits $105 Billion Guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio Data Center
Key takeaways
- Nvidia commits up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center
- The deal includes a $1.5 billion investment from Nvidia in SB Energy
- The new data center is expected to create about 35,000 construction jobs
Nvidia has agreed to provide a guarantee of up to $105 billion to help OpenAI lease a data center in Ohio, marking one of the chipmaker's largest infrastructure financing commitments. The company will also invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy, following a previous investment from OpenAI and SoftBank. This deal is an example of Nvidia financing infrastructure built around its chips, a strategy that has raised questions about circular funding flows.
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