Nvidia weighs investment in Mercury at $20 billion valuation

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    "title": "Nvidia weighs investment in Mercury at $20 billion valuation - 디지털투데이",
    "excerpt": "Nvidia is moving to invest in Mercury, a provider of training data for its artificial intelligence (AI) models. If the deal goes through, Mercury could be valued at $20 billion. On Aug. 19 local time, blockchain outlet Cryptopolitan reported that Mercury sells training data needed to build AI models. Such data is seen as an essential input for Nvidia’s customers to use chip performance in real services. General Catalyst is reported to be discussing a plan to lead the funding round. Mercury’s performance growth is also steep. Its annual revenue surpassed $2 billion in June 2026. First-half revenue was $614 million. Mercury was valued at $10 billion right after its Series C investment in October 2025. If this deal reaches $20 billion, its valuation would double in nine months. Its customer base is already centered on major AI companies. Mercury’s clients include OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. Nvidia also pays Mercury and receives support for developing its open-source AI model, Nemotron. The investment is drawing attention because it is seen as less a simple financial investment than an effort to bundle data and chips within the AI supply chain. Markets are also seeing renewed controversy over recycling finance. Recycling finance refers to a structure in which a company invests in or lends money to its customers or suppliers, and that funding returns to the company through...",
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