Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon in talks on up to $6bn OpenAI investment

If completed, it would be one of the largest private funding rounds in tech history, underscoring how fiercely companies are competing to shape the future of AI.

Reports suggest Nvidia could contribute as much as $30 billion, building on its long-standing role as a supplier of the specialised chips that power OpenAI’s AI models.

Microsoft, a strategic partner whose cloud and software products already integrate OpenAI technology, may invest less than $10 billion, while Amazon, a potential new backer, could commit more than $10 billion, possibly exceeding $20 billion.

Together, these discussions could total up to $60 billion, though terms are still being finalised and no official confirmations have been made.

The talks highlight OpenAI’s rapid growth and the soaring costs of running cutting-edge AI models, particularly around computing and infrastructure. Fresh capital from major tech players would help sustain its expansion while keeping the company competitive in a market where speed and scale matter.

Amazon’s potential involvement also signals a possible shift in the cloud landscape. OpenAI has historically relied on Microsoft’s Azure platform, but additional investment from Amazon could open the door to broader infrastructure and commercial collaboration with AWS.

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