Nvidia in Talks to Back Firmus After IPO Flop, Information Says
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A potential “hundreds of millions” investment in Firmus after its abandoned IPO reinforces that strategic money is stepping in where public investors hesitate on AI clouds. For founders, the trade is clear: cheaper capital and supply priority in exchange for less independence on hardware and go-to-market.
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