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Nvidia plans German startup investments as Merz urges businesses to adopt AI

First reported 20 Oct, 02:16 UTCSource: CNBC TechnologyLast editorial activity 20 Oct, 02:16 UTCWrite a comment ↓

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Nvidia has announced planned investments in four German startups, on the same day Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressed businesses to embrace artificial intelligence at an industry summit in Berlin.

Investments announced alongside the chancellor's appeal

At an industry summit in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on companies to open themselves up to AI. Nvidia used the occasion to announce planned investments in four German startups, according to a report by one outlet, which is named as its source.

Nvidia is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara that was founded in 1993. The report ties the announcement to the chancellor's remarks but does not name the startups or give the size of the commitments.

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Which four German startups are set to receive the planned investments?
What total amount Nvidia intends to invest has not been disclosed?

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Key facts

Nvidia has announced planned investments in four German startups.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged businesses to embrace AI at an industry summit in Berlin.
NVIDIA is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, founded in 1993.

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CNBC Technology Reporting source
‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments ↗
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/20/german-chancellor-urges-businesses-to-embrace-ai.html