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Supermicro is still searching for a CFO—14 months after promising to hire one
Fortune· 2026-02-20 05:13
Core Viewpoint - Supermicro's investigation following the resignation of Ernst & Young found no fraud but highlighted governance issues, leading to the need for a new chief financial officer and a chief accounting officer [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Findings and Governance Changes - The investigation revealed "lapses" in the rehiring process of nine employees, with the CFO, David Weigand, having primary responsibility for these lapses [2]. - Supermicro appointed Kenneth Cheung as the chief accounting officer shortly after the investigation but has not yet found a replacement for the CFO position [3]. - The prolonged search for a new CFO indicates challenges in attracting qualified candidates due to the company's past accounting issues and the competitive market for finance leaders [4][6]. Group 2: Market Position and Strategic Importance - Supermicro is positioned as a key player in the AI ecosystem, with significant relationships with Nvidia and other major tech companies, aiming for net sales of at least $40 billion this year [9][10]. - The company has expanded its staff significantly to support growth in the AI market, indicating a strong focus on innovation and R&D [8]. - Supermicro's unique offerings, such as its Data Center Building Block Solution and proprietary liquid-cooling technology, enhance its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving tech landscape [9]. Group 3: Challenges in CFO Recruitment - The search for a new CFO is complicated by the need for a candidate with a strong governance track record and strategic relationships, which are critical for the company's future [17][18]. - The market for CFOs is highly competitive, with a preference for experienced candidates, making it difficult for Supermicro to attract top talent [16][19]. - The ambiguity surrounding the CFO search and lack of updates may indicate potential discord within the company's leadership, further complicating recruitment efforts [6][7].
李飞飞创立World Labs获10亿美元融资,英伟达AMD入局
Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun· 2026-02-20 03:52
来源:环球网 作为人工智能领域的重要探索方向,"空间智能"由李飞飞率先提出并进行系统性研究,她将人类智能归 结为语言智能与空间智能两大核心,其中空间智能是生物理解、推理周边世界并实现感知与行动关联的 基础能力,经过数百万年演化,成为人类推理、行动、发明创造的重要支撑,从日常的生活互动到城市 的可视化设计,均离不开空间智能的作用。在李飞飞看来,当前人工智能在语言智能领域已取得显著发 展,但要实现技术的进一步突破,就需要让AI突破2D屏幕的限制,拥有理解、生成并互动3D世界的能 力,实现从"能看会说"到"能行动"的跨越。英伟达相关人士也评价,空间智能已成为计算机视觉和实体 智能体发展的下一个前沿。 自成立以来,World Labs便以打造AI领域的革命性"世界模型"为目标,致力于让AI在3D世界中实现感 知、生成与互动,计划颠覆现有叙事方式、创意产出、机器人技术及科学发现的固有边界。2025年底, 企业推出了首款核心产品Marble,这款工具可通过图像、视频甚至纯文本等简单输入,快速生成具备空 间连贯性、高保真度且可持久存在的3D虚拟世界,成为"空间智能"技术落地的重要成果,也让文字、 图像生成3D虚拟宇宙从概念 ...
破除搁置传闻!英伟达(NVDA.US)拟斥资300亿美元投资OpenAI 投前估值达7300亿
智通财经网· 2026-02-20 03:16
智通财经APP获悉,据报道,英伟达(NVDA.US)正与OpenAI进行深入谈判,计划作为新一轮融资的一 部分,向这家AI初创公司投资高达300亿美元。此轮融资完成后,OpenAI的投前估值有望达到7300亿美 元。 一位知情人士透露,这笔投资与双方在去年9月宣布的1000亿美元基础设施合作协议无关。该人士表 示,这300亿美元的投资不附带任何部署条件。 去年9月的声明曾震动科技界,并引发了一连串基础设施交易。该声明概述了一项结构:随着英伟达新 的超级计算设施上线,它将在几年内对OpenAI进行投资。当时有消息人士称,英伟达的第一笔100亿美 元投资将在其首个吉瓦级项目完成时到位。 该人士补充称,英伟达此次300亿美元的投资计划与此前9月的设想不同,但该公司仍有可能根据原有框 架参与后续的投资轮次。不过这笔交易尚未最终敲定,具体细节仍可能有变。对此,英伟达拒绝置评。 近几个月来,关于OpenAI与英伟达1000亿美元基础设施协议的状况引发了诸多猜测,尤其是在1月有报 道称该交易已被"搁置"之后。英伟达曾在去年11月的季度财报中表示,"无法保证我们能够就与OpenAI 的合作机会或其他潜在投资达成最终协议"。 ...
英伟达接近敲定300亿美元投资OpenAI 该轮融资总额有望超千亿美元
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-02-20 03:09
这笔交易是OpenAI更大规模融资的一部分,该轮融资总额有望超过1000亿美元,将使OpenAI估值达到 约7300亿美元(不含新资金)。 值得关注的是,此次300亿美元投资将取代两家公司去年9月高调宣布的1000亿美元多年投资合作计划。 彼时双方签署谅解备忘录,英伟达承诺为OpenAI建设至少10GW算力并协助支付成本,OpenAI则同意 租用英伟达芯片。知情人士称,OpenAI计划将大部分新筹集的资金再投资于英伟达硬件。 观点网讯:2月20日,据《金融时报》援引知情人士消息,英伟达正接近与OpenAI达成一项约300亿美 元的股权投资协议,谈判已进入最后阶段,最早可能于本周末敲定。 免责声明:本文内容与数据由观点根据公开信息整理,不构成投资建议,使用前请核实。 ...
Nvidia Pivots To $30 Billion Direct Stake In OpenAI, Decoupling From $100B Milestone Plan As Sam Altman Hopes To Remain 'Gigantic Customer' - NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Benzinga· 2026-02-20 02:55
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) has entered the final stages of a landmark $30 billion equity investment in OpenAI, effectively replacing a massive $100 billion infrastructure agreement that had been the subject of intense market speculation.A Strategic DecouplingThe $30 billion deal, confirmed by sources close to the negotiations, marks a significant pivot from the “non-binding” letter of intent signed in September 2025.That original plan contemplated a $100 billion investment tied to the deployment of 10 gigaw ...
英伟达拟斥资300亿美元投资OpenAI,取代千亿美元合作计划
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2026-02-20 01:59
去年 9 月,两家公司签署谅解备忘录,英伟达将为 OpenAI 建设至少 10GW 算力,并承诺最高投资 1000 亿美元协助支付成本,而 OpenAI 则同意租用英伟 达芯片。当时,黄仁勋与奥尔特曼及 OpenAI 总裁格雷格 · 布罗克曼联合亮相,黄仁勋称这是"史上最大的算力项目"。此后 OpenAI 又接连与多家芯片与云 厂商签署协议,带动全球科技股上涨。 IT之家注意到,黄仁勋在英伟达宣布 300 亿美元投资之前已经进行了铺垫。就在上个月,他表示英伟达会参与 OpenAI 当前的融资轮,这很可能是公司有史 以来最大的一次投资。黄仁勋当时拒绝具体说明投资金额,但表示"远不及"此前报道的 1000 亿美元。 IT之家 2 月 20 日消息,今日,英国《金融时报》援引知情人士消息,英伟达正接近与 OpenAI 达成一项约 300 亿美元(IT之家注:现汇率约合 2074.86 亿元 人民币)的股权投资协议,谈判已进入最后阶段,最早可能于本周末敲定。 据悉,这笔交易是 OpenAI 更大规模融资的一部分,然而,此举意味着两家公司将放弃去年 9 月高调宣布的 1000 亿美元(现汇率约合 6916.2 亿元人民 ...
Nvidia is in talks to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, source says
CNBC· 2026-02-20 01:59
Core Insights - Nvidia is in discussions to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, potentially valuing the AI startup at a $730 billion pre-money valuation [1] - This investment is separate from the previously announced $100 billion infrastructure agreement between OpenAI and Nvidia [2] - The $30 billion investment is not tied to any deployment milestones and is still subject to change [4] Investment Details - The $30 billion investment is distinct from the September agreement, which involved Nvidia investing over several years as new supercomputing facilities come online [3] - Nvidia's first investment of $10 billion from the September agreement was contingent upon the completion of its first gigawatt [3] - The potential $30 billion deal is not finalized, and further details are still being discussed [4] Agreement Status - There have been questions regarding the status of the $100 billion infrastructure agreement, especially after reports indicated that the deal was "on ice" [5]
学习英伟达刺激芯片销售,AMD为“AI云”借款做担保
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen· 2026-02-20 01:53
AMD正在用金融"兜底"换取AI芯片出货的加速度,以追赶英伟达在数据中心AI芯片上的领先优势。 据The Information援引知情人士称,AMD将为数据中心与云服务初创公司Crusoe的一笔3亿美元贷款提 供实质性担保,贷款方为高盛,资金将用于购买AMD的AI芯片并安装在俄亥俄州一座数据中心。 知情人士称,这笔贷款将以芯片及相关设备作为抵押。作为担保安排的一部分,如果Crusoe找不到愿意 使用这些芯片的客户,例如AI开发者,AMD将同意从Crusoe租用这些芯片,从而为Crusoe提供"需求 兜底"。 其中,英伟达投资了CoreWeave,并同意购买CoreWeave无法向其他客户出售的算力容量。CoreWeave 在2023年建立了首个债务融资安排,规模23亿美元,以英伟达芯片及客户合同作支撑。 类似融资也在扩散。伦敦的Nscale本月表示已获得包括Pimco和Blue Owl Capital在内机构提供的14亿美 元贷款,其发言人称该贷款由公司合同与芯片作担保。 追赶压力:CEO设定份额目标,AMD加码非常规促销手段 这笔Crusoe融资安排凸显AMD正用更多非传统方式争夺AI芯片市场。The I ...
Wiley: NVDA "Center of the Universe," Banking Concerns Questionable
Youtube· 2026-02-20 01:00
Market Overview - The current market shows internal tension and churn, with the S&P 500 only a few percentage points off its highs, raising questions about the health of the ongoing sector rotation [2][3] - There is a notable sector rotation away from tech, which some analysts believe may be unwarranted, particularly for companies like Nvidia that are not directly affected by current market issues [3][4] Private Credit and Banking Sector - There is a deterioration in private credit compared to banks, with banks maintaining a tighter credit box since the Dodd-Frank Act, resulting in lower default rates compared to private credit sectors [5] - Concerns are rising about the private equity sector, with recent sell-offs causing market nervousness, reminiscent of past market downturns [6] Earnings and Market Reactions - The market has experienced significant volatility with earnings reports, where companies that beat expectations have been punished, while those that miss have been rewarded, creating confusion [7] - Nvidia is highlighted as a key player, with expectations for strong performance due to its high margins and return on equity, despite recent stock price declines [9][10] Banking Sector Performance - Regional banks have performed well this year, benefiting from a steepening yield curve and a favorable regulatory environment, with record levels of capital and expanding margins [11][14] - There is confidence in the banking sector, with expectations that banks should trade at higher earnings multiples compared to smaller caps [14] M&A Activity - M&A activity has increased significantly, with regulatory approvals happening much faster than in previous years, leading to a more active market [16] - Specific banks, such as Huntington, are noted for their aggressive acquisition strategies and strong core deposit growth, indicating a positive outlook for continued M&A activity [17][18]
Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India's AI startup ecosystem
TechCrunch· 2026-02-20 00:30
Core Insights - Nvidia is intensifying its efforts to engage with early-stage AI startups in India, aiming to build relationships with founders before their companies are formally established [1][4][13] Partnerships and Initiatives - Nvidia has partnered with early-stage venture firm Activate, which plans to support 25 to 30 AI startups from its $75 million debut fund, providing these companies with preferential access to Nvidia's technical expertise [2][5] - The company has also collaborated with nonprofit AI Grants India to support over 10,000 early-stage founders in the next 12 months, alongside partnerships with various venture firms to identify and fund AI startups [10][11] Market Context - India is recognized as one of the fastest-growing markets for AI developers and startups, making it a critical area for Nvidia to expand its chip and software adoption [4][13] - The AI Impact Summit in New Delhi highlighted the growing interest from major technology companies in the Indian AI landscape, although Nvidia's CEO was unable to attend [3] Strategic Approach - Nvidia's strategy involves engaging with startups at the inception stage to ensure they rely on its computing infrastructure as they scale, which is expected to increase their consumption of AI compute resources over time [7] - Activate's partnership with Nvidia aims to provide a more curated approach to the existing Inception program, allowing for more direct access to Nvidia's engineering expertise for high-potential technical teams [12]