2023年英伟达参与的融资为34笔，2023年之前的四年其共计参与了38笔。需要注意的是，这些投资还不包括其旗下企业风险投资基金NVentures的投资， NVentures今年目前已参与了21笔交易，去年全年24笔，2022年仅参与2笔。 具体来看，2023年以来，英伟达参与的融资中单笔融资过亿美元的企业共31家。2025年投资的企业中，单笔融资超过10亿美元（折合人民币约71亿元）的 企业共7家、获得数亿美元的共8家、融资刚超过1亿美元的有5家。其中，获英伟达投资的OpenAI、xAI、Mistral AI、Figure AI的估值均已超过百亿美 元。 据智东西统计，这些企业所属的领域中，大模型相关最多共14家，其次为AI基础设施相关共7家，自动驾驶和人形机器人相关分别为3家和2家，其余量子 计算、核聚变等相关企业共5家。 10月13日，全球知名投资追踪机构PitchBook发布的报告显示，截至10月9日，英伟达今年参与的AI相关融资已经达到50笔，超过2024年全年48笔总和。 英伟达AI投资领域细分情况（2023年至今单笔融资过亿美元企业） 从地域来看，英伟达投资的绝大多数都为美国企业，有少数几家英国 ...

Events & Participants - BloombergTech conference featured conversations with MistralAI's Arthur Mensch, UK Minister of AI Kanishka Narayan, and CoreWeave's Michael Intrator [1] AI Industry - The conference included discussions related to artificial intelligence, with participation from AI companies and government officials [1]

Core Insights - NVIDIA is a leading player in the AI sector, investing nearly $10 billion in around 100 AI startups across various fields in 2024 and 2025 [5] - The company focuses on building an ecosystem centered around its GPU and CUDA technology, which locks in a global developer community [8] - NVIDIA's investments in AI model companies and cloud platforms are strategic to solidify its position in the AI industry [29] Investment in AI Models - NVIDIA has invested in several cutting-edge AI model companies, including OpenAI, xAI, Mistral AI, and Runway, to enhance its AI capabilities [9][10][11][12] - The investment in OpenAI includes a $1 billion contribution to a $6.6 billion funding round and a commitment of up to $100 billion for deploying NVIDIA's AI computing systems [9] - Mistral AI received significant funding, with its valuation reaching €11.7 billion after a €1.7 billion C round investment [11] Investment in AI Cloud Platforms - NVIDIA is also investing in advanced AI cloud platforms and data center operators, such as CoreWeave, Together AI, and Nscale, to expand its ecosystem [14] - CoreWeave, which NVIDIA invested $100 million in, has a market valuation of approximately $70 billion and is a major customer with 250,000 NVIDIA GPUs [15] - Nscale received $1.1 billion in funding, with NVIDIA contributing $683 million, focusing on high-performance data centers [17] Investment in Innovative Chip Companies - NVIDIA is enhancing its capabilities by investing in innovative chip companies like Ayar Labs and Enfabrica, which focus on high-speed communication and memory solutions [18][19][20] - Ayar Labs' technology allows for high bandwidth and low latency communication between chips, while Enfabrica's solutions address GPU memory bottlenecks [19][20] Focus on Physical AI - NVIDIA is preparing for the next wave of AI, termed Physical AI, which aims to integrate AI with the physical world [22][23] - The company has invested in various Physical AI companies, including Figure AI, Wayve, and Bright Machines, to establish a future-oriented ecosystem [24][25][26] - Physical AI is seen as the next frontier, enabling AI to interact with and understand physical laws and environments [28][29]

Jay 发自 凹非寺 量子位 | 公众号 QbitAI 英伟达不光自己成长高速，现在它在AI领域的投资也坐上火箭了。 最新数据显示，2025年过去的三个季度里，英伟达参与了 50 笔A I相关风险投资 ，这个数量已经超过了2024年全年的48笔。 其中，做数据中心、计算等AI基础设施的公司和模型厂商平分秋色，各占了31%，做应用的今年也多了不少，占到了四分之一，其余则投向具 身智能与自动驾驶领域。 可以说是全面开花了。 更夸张的是，这还没有算上自家VC部门NVentures。 后者今年也相当活跃，已经出手 21次 （2022年时才刚起步时，只出手过1次） 。 截至今年9月， NVentures已投出了4只独角兽 ，分别是Hippocatic Ai、Field AI、Abridge和Synthesia。 而在老黄的AI投资版图中，也能窥见站在AI基础层核心的英伟达和黄仁勋，对趋势、赛道的看好。 英伟达AI俱乐部 量子位这么一数，发现老黄的AI俱乐部已有32名大将。 根据融资规模的不同，大致可分为三档—— 十亿美元级 Op enAI： 2024年10月，老黄首次押注掀起这轮AI巨浪的公司——OpenAI，以一张1 ...

Core Investment Strategy - NVIDIA has invested nearly $10 billion in around 100 AI startups across various sectors in 2024 and 2025, establishing a broad ecosystem in AI [1] - The company focuses on investing in AI model companies to secure customers and anticipate the next generation of computing capabilities [1][3] - NVIDIA's investments extend to next-generation network chips to enhance the efficiency and speed of its GPU capabilities [1] Key Investments in AI Model Companies - NVIDIA participated in a $6.6 billion funding round for OpenAI in October 2024, investing $100 million, and plans to deploy up to 10 gigawatts of AI computing systems in collaboration with OpenAI [4] - The company has invested $2 billion in xAI, participating in multiple funding rounds, and has a long-term partnership providing H100 GPUs for xAI's supercomputer [5] - NVIDIA invested in Mistral AI, achieving a valuation of €11.7 billion after a €1.7 billion funding round, and plans to establish AI computing infrastructure in France [6] - Runway received $308 million in D-round funding from NVIDIA, achieving a post-investment valuation of over $3 billion [7] Investments in AI Cloud Platforms - NVIDIA invested $100 million in CoreWeave's B-round funding in 2023, which has a market valuation of approximately $70 billion post-IPO [9] - Together AI received $305 million in B-round funding from NVIDIA, achieving a valuation of $3.3 billion, focusing on unique technologies for enterprise clients [10] - Nscale, specializing in high-performance data centers, received $683 million from NVIDIA in a funding round, supporting large-scale language model training [11] Investment in Innovative Chip Companies - NVIDIA has invested in Ayar Labs and Enfabrica to enhance its computing capabilities, focusing on high-speed communication between chips [12] - Ayar Labs' technology allows for high bandwidth and low latency, with NVIDIA participating in multiple funding rounds [13] - Enfabrica's technology integrates advanced memory architecture, and NVIDIA acquired its core team and technology for $900 million in 2025 [14] Focus on Physical AI - NVIDIA is preparing for the next wave of AI, termed Physical AI, which involves interaction with the physical world [15] - The company has invested in various Physical AI companies, including Figure AI, Dyna Robotics, and Wayve, to establish a future-oriented ecosystem [16] - Figure AI received $1 billion in C-round funding, while Wayve secured $1.05 billion, focusing on humanoid robots and autonomous driving systems, respectively [17][18] Strategic Ecosystem Development - NVIDIA's investments in AI models and cloud platforms are strategically aimed at solidifying its position in the AI industry, with many of these companies also being customers of NVIDIA GPUs [19] - The focus on Physical AI represents a long-term growth strategy, aiming to reshape the interaction between AI and the physical world [19]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales for Q3 2025 were €7.5 billion, within guidance, with net system sales at €5.6 billion, including €2.1 billion from EUV system sales and €3.4 billion from non-EUV system sales [6][7] - Gross margin for the quarter was 51.6%, and net income was €2.1 billion, representing 28.3% of total net sales, resulting in an EPS of €5.49 [7][8] - The effective tax rate for Q3 was 17.8%, with an expected annualized effective tax rate of around 17% for the full year [7] - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at the end of Q3 were €5.1 billion [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Installed Base Management sales for the quarter were €2 billion, as guided [7] - Net system bookings for Q3 were €5.4 billion, with €3.6 billion from EUV systems and €1.8 billion from non-EUV systems [8] - Net system bookings were slightly weighted towards Logic at 53%, while Memory accounted for 47% [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects Q4 total net sales to be between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion, with installed base management sales around €2.1 billion [9] - The company anticipates a strong Q4, similar to the previous year, with a gross margin expected between 51% and 53% [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on advancing its technology roadmap, particularly in EUV and 3D integration, to meet customer demands [12][14] - A strategic partnership with Mistral AI was announced, aiming to embed AI across the company's portfolio to enhance performance and productivity [16] - The company expects a shift towards more advanced Logic and DRAM applications, which will require intensive use of advanced lithography systems [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a positive news flow in the industry, particularly regarding AI infrastructure investments, which supports demand in leading-edge logic and advanced DRAM [10] - There is an expectation of a significant decline in China customer demand in 2026 compared to strong business in 2024 and 2025, but overall sales are not expected to fall below 2025 levels [11] - The company is preparing for growth and has been investing in capacity to meet future demand [50][66] Other Important Information - The company paid an interim dividend of €1.6 per ordinary share in Q3, with another expected in Q4 [8] - A new share buyback program is expected to be announced in January 2026 [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the positive news that helped reduce uncertainty? - Management highlighted positive developments in AI infrastructure investments, which create a backlog of opportunities for future orders [21][22] Question: What is the visibility for 2026 regarding orders and capacity? - Management indicated that while there is some clarity, it is still early to predict exact impacts for 2026, especially concerning customer demand in China [25][26] Question: How do you view the strength in DRAM and its implications for EUV? - Management stated that the transition to 4F2 DRAM architecture is not expected to reduce EUV layer counts, and they anticipate growth in EUV layers [33][34] Question: What is the outlook for gross margin in 2026? - Management noted that product mix and the expected increase in EUV sales would influence gross margin, but specific guidance would be provided in January [90][91] Question: How is the installed base business expected to develop going into 2026? - Management observed that the service business is growing alongside the installed base, and they will provide updates on upgrade business expectations in January [96][98] Question: How is the company preparing for potential supply limitations in the AI market? - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue with customers to ensure timely adjustments to production capacity [66][68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales for Q3 2025 were €7.5 billion, within guidance, with net system sales at €5.6 billion, including €2.1 billion from EUV system sales and €3.4 billion from non-EUV system sales [6][7] - Gross margin for the quarter was 51.6%, and net income was €2.1 billion, representing 28.3% of total net sales, resulting in an EPS of €5.49 [7][8] - The effective tax rate for Q3 was 17.8%, with an expected annualized effective tax rate of around 17% for the full year [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Installed Base Management sales for the quarter were €2 billion, as guided [7] - Net system bookings for Q3 were €5.4 billion, with €3.6 billion from EUV systems and €1.8 billion from non-EUV systems, slightly weighted towards Logic at 53% and Memory at 47% [8][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects Q4 total net sales to be between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion, with installed base management sales around €2.1 billion [9] - The company anticipates a strong Q4, similar to the previous year, with a gross margin expected between 51% and 53% [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on advancing its technology roadmap, particularly in EUV and 3D integration, to meet customer demands in Logic and DRAM markets [10][12] - A strategic partnership with Mistral AI was announced, aiming to embed AI across the company's portfolio to enhance system performance and productivity [16] - The company expects a revenue opportunity between €44 billion and €60 billion by 2030, with gross margins projected between 56% and 60% [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a positive news flow in the industry, particularly regarding AI infrastructure investments, which are expected to support demand in Logic and DRAM [10][11] - There is an expectation of a significant decline in China customer demand in 2026 compared to strong business in 2024 and 2025, but overall sales are not expected to fall below 2025 levels [11][12] - The company is preparing for growth and has been investing in capacity to meet future demand [16][67] Other Important Information - The company paid an interim dividend of €1.6 per ordinary share in Q3 2025, with another expected in Q4 [8] - A share buyback program totaling €12 billion is ongoing, with €5.9 billion already utilized [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the positive news that helped reduce uncertainty? - Management highlighted positive developments in AI infrastructure investments, which create a backlog of opportunities for future orders [21][22] Question: What is the visibility regarding China demand? - Management indicated that the high sales levels in China were not sustainable and expected a return to more normalized levels in 2026 [25][26] Question: How should we think about revenue linearity in 2026? - Management stated that while recent orders have been strong, it is too early to predict revenue linearity for 2027 [30][31] Question: Will the transition to 4F2 DRAM architecture negatively impact EUV? - Management clarified that they do not expect a drop in EUV layer counts with the transition to 4F2, and in fact, anticipate growth in EUV layers [34] Question: What is the outlook for gross margin in 2026? - Management noted that product mix and the expected increase in EUV sales would influence gross margin, but specific guidance would be provided in January [90][91]

Core Viewpoint - ASML's Q3 2025 financial results show strong performance with net sales of €7.5 billion and a net profit of €2.1 billion, reflecting robust demand for advanced lithography equipment, particularly in the EUV segment, which accounted for €3.6 billion in new orders [1][2][19]. Financial Performance - Q3 2025 net sales reached €7.5 billion, with net system sales at €5.6 billion and installed base management sales at €2.0 billion [2]. - Gross margin stood at 51.6%, and operating margin was 32.8%, with net income as a percentage of total net sales at 28.3% [2]. - Earnings per share (basic) were €5.49, and net bookings totaled €5.4 billion, including €3.6 billion from EUV bookings [2][19]. Product Mix Changes - The product structure showed a shift, with EUV system net sales percentage decreasing from 48% to 38%, while ArFi system sales increased from 43% to 52%, indicating a shift in customer investment strategies [2][5]. - A total of 66 new lithography systems and 6 used systems were sold, with a notable decrease in EUV system sales, reflecting a focus on DUV equipment [5]. Market Dynamics - The sales distribution by region saw significant changes, with mainland China’s market share rising from 27% to 42%, making it ASML's largest market, while Taiwan's share fell from 35% to 30% [6]. - This shift is driven by Chinese customers' strong equipment purchasing intentions in response to potential export control policies [6]. End-Use Applications - The sales structure by end-use applications showed a decline in logic chip sales from 69% to 65%, while storage chip sales increased from 31% to 35% [7]. - New orders reflected this trend, with logic chip orders dropping from 84% to 53% and storage chip orders rising from 16% to 47% [10]. CEO Insights - CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted three positive trends: sustained AI-related investments, broader customer benefits from AI, and the increasing importance of lithography in overall semiconductor manufacturing investments [12][13]. - He acknowledged challenges in the Chinese market but expressed confidence in long-term growth prospects driven by AI and advanced packaging technologies [12][19]. CFO Commentary - CFO Roger Dassen confirmed that Q3 financial performance met expectations, with a forecast for Q4 2025 net sales between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion [16][18]. - He emphasized the strategic importance of AI in enhancing product performance and internal development efficiency, reflecting ASML's commitment to integrating AI technologies [17][18]. Future Outlook - ASML maintains a long-term revenue target of €44 billion to €60 billion by 2030, requiring a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% to 13.1% from the projected €32.5 billion in 2025 [19]. - The company remains optimistic about its strategic position in the semiconductor manufacturing value chain, bolstered by advancements in technology and emerging applications [19].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for Q3 2025 were €7.5 billion, including €2 billion from installed base revenue and the recognition of one High NA system [1] - Gross margin for the quarter was 51.6%, aligning with guidance [1] - Net income for the quarter was €2.1 billion, with net bookings recorded at CHF 5.4 billion, including CHF 3.6 billion for EV [1] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, revenue is expected to be between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion, significantly larger than Q3 2025 [2][3] - Installed base revenue for Q4 is projected to be approximately DKK 2.1 billion, with a gross margin expected between 51% and 53% [3] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand from Chinese customers is anticipated to be significantly lower in 2026 compared to 2024 and 2025, where strong business was recorded [6][7] - Despite the expected decline in demand from China, net sales for 2026 are projected to not fall below 2025 levels [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI-driven investments in advanced logic and DRAM, which are expected to benefit a larger part of the customer base [5] - A strategic partnership with Mistral AI has been established to enhance software capabilities within ASML's systems, improving product development speed and precision [9][11][12] - The company is pursuing opportunities in 3D integration, which is seen as a way to drive Moore's Law and meet increasing customer requirements [16][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a flow of positive news reducing uncertainties, particularly regarding AI commitments and their impact on semiconductor investments [5] - The company expects to see continued strong opportunities in advanced applications driven by AI, with a long-term revenue target of €44 billion to €60 billion by 2030 [19][20] Other Important Information - The company has successfully shipped its first advanced packaging product, the XT260, which supports advanced packaging and offers up to 4x productivity compared to existing products [15] - The maturity of the INA technology is reportedly ahead of previous technologies, indicating strong execution of the technology roadmap [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for ASML in 2026? - Management believes the impact of market dynamics will be partially effective in 2026, with net sales expected to not be below 2025 levels [7] Question: Can you elaborate on the collaboration with Mistral AI? - The partnership aims to enhance software content in ASML's systems, improving performance and development speed, with ASML taking an 11% share in Mistral [11][12] Question: What are the long-term opportunities for ASML? - Management highlighted that AI will drive advanced applications in semiconductors, with a focus on advanced DRAM and logic, and the potential for significant revenue growth by 2030 [19][20]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for Q3 2025 were €7.5 billion, including €2 billion from installed base revenue and the recognition of one High NA system [1] - Gross margin for the quarter was 51.6%, aligning with guidance [1] - Net income for the quarter was CHF 2.1 billion, with net bookings of CHF 5.4 billion, including CHF 3.6 billion for EUV [1] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, revenue is expected to be between €9.2 billion and €9.8 billion, with installed base revenue projected at approximately €2.1 billion [2][3] - Full year 2025 net sales are anticipated to be around €32.5 billion, with a gross margin around 52% [3] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand from Chinese customers is expected to significantly decrease in 2026 compared to 2024 and 2025, where strong business was recorded [6] - Despite the anticipated decline in China, net sales for 2026 are expected to not fall below 2025 levels [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI-driven investments in advanced logic and DRAM, which are expected to benefit a larger part of the customer base [5] - A strategic partnership with Mistral AI has been established to enhance software capabilities within ASML's systems, improving product development speed and performance [9][11] - The company is pursuing opportunities in 3D integration, which is seen as a way to drive Moore's Law and meet increasing customer requirements [16][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a flow of positive news regarding AI commitments, which is expected to drive investments in advanced semiconductor applications [5] - The company anticipates that AI will create significant value in its products moving forward, with long-term revenue opportunities projected between €44 billion and €60 billion by 2030 [20] Other Important Information - The company has shipped its first advanced packaging product, the XT260, which supports advanced packaging and offers up to 4x productivity compared to existing products [15] - The collaboration with Mistral AI includes an 11% share acquisition and a seat on their strategic committee, emphasizing the importance of AI in ASML's future [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for ASML in 2026? - Management expects the impact of market dynamics to be partially effective in 2026, with net sales not expected to be below 2025 levels [7] Question: Can you elaborate on the collaboration with Mistral AI? - The partnership aims to enhance software content in ASML's systems, improve product development speed, and leverage AI for better performance [9][11] Question: What are the long-term opportunities for ASML? - The company sees AI driving advanced applications in semiconductors and expects significant revenue opportunities by 2030 [20]