Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia, sending the 5G equipment makers shares up 22%

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▤ Summary

Nvidia is investing $1 billion in Nokia and taking a strategic stake in the networking company. Nokia will issue more than 166 million new shares and use the capital to support its AI plans and general corporate needs. The two companies will also work together on next-generation 6G technology and AI networking. Nokia plans to adapt its 5G and 6G software to run on Nvidia chips, which signals deeper technical integration between the companies. The deal also gives Nvidia another strategic partner as it expands its AI infrastructure ecosystem.

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Amount $1.0B Total raised
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Date October 28, 2025 Announcement date
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Investors NVIDIA Lead investors
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Company nokia.com Funded company

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Telecommunications
applications
Networking and Cloud

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