Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been steadily expanding its footprint across Europe, pouring capital into startups that align with its vision of an artificial intelligence (AI) powered future.
With hyperscalers racing to secure computing muscle, the chipmaker has positioned itself not just as a supplier but as a strategic partner.
In 2025 alone, Nvidia or its venture arm “NVentures” participated in 14 European funding rounds, a sharp increase compared to previous years.
Among the most notable deals were its investments in French AI lab Mistral, quantum computing pioneer Quantinuum, and fintech heavyweight Revolut – three names that highlight the breadth of NVDA’s ambitions across different sectors.
Why Nvidia invested in Mistral?
In September 2025, Nvidia joined a massive €1.7 billion Series C round for Mistral – a Paris-based AI startup that has quickly become one of Europe’s most ambitious labs.
The deal valued Mistral at €11.7 billion, underscoring its growing reputation as a rival to American giants like OpenAI and Google.
Nvidia’s involvement wasn’t just about money – it was a strategic bet on ensuring its GPUs remain the backbone of cutting-edge model training.
Having already backed Mistral’s Series B in 2024, NVDA doubled down to strengthen ties with a company building frontier models, reflecting its desire to anchor itself in Europe’s AI ecosystem.
Why Nvidia invested in Quantinuum?
Also in September 2025, Nvidia participated in a $600 million funding round for Quantinuum – a UK-US hybrid firm with deep roots in Europe.
The capital raise pushed Quantinuum’s valuation to roughly $10 billion, with funds earmarked for the launch of its next-gen quantum system – Helios.
Nvidia’s interest here is clear: quantum computing could eventually complement or even “disrupt” classical AI workloads – and being close to a leader in the field is a hedge against that future.
With an investment, the AI darling gained early access to potential breakthroughs while ensuring its hardware and software stack can adapt to quantum advances.
Simply put, NVDA’s participation in Quantinuum’s funding round underscores its commitment to diversify across technologies that could redefine computing itself.
Why Nvidia invested in Revolut?
This past November, Nvidia quietly bought shares in Revolut – the UK-based fintech giant valued at about $75 billion.
While the exact amount that NVDA has invested wasn’t disclosed, the deal signalled chipmaker’s intent to extend its influence beyond pure artificial intelligence labs into sectors where AI adoption is accelerating.
For Revolut, which handles millions of transactions daily, Nvidia’s expertise in machine learning and fraud detection tools is a natural fit.
For Nvidia, the partnership offers exposure to Europe’s most valuable startup and a unique chance to showcase how its technology can transform financial services.
The investment demonstrates NVDA’s wider ambition, embedding itself into industries where AI is not just experimental but mission-critical.
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