Infrastructure
Equinix Expands SA Data Centers for AI Boom
Global data-center provider Equinix Inc. plans to build more facilities in South Africa.
Bloomberg Technology · 172d ago
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Infrastructure
Huamai Tech Invests 100M Yuan in FPGA Firm
Huamai Technology plans to use RMB 100 million in self-raised funds to subscribe to new capital in Xinhui Microelectronics, gaining 6.4103% equity. Xinhui specializes in domestic high-performance FPGA chips and IP, with 28nm models in mass production and leading domestically.
36氪 · 176d ago
Business
Disney's $1B OpenAI Bet Ends with Sora
The end of OpenAI's Sora video model signals the collapse of Disney's planned $1 billion investment in OpenAI. Press reports indicate Disney was blindsided, with no money changing hands.
Ars Technica AI · 178d ago
Infrastructure
Packaging Giant Bets 550M on Domestic GPUs
Leading packaging paper company Dashengda is investing 550 million yuan in domestic GPU chips. This cross-sector move restarts a 'chess game' of diversification.
钛媒体 · 184d ago
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Mitsubishi Partners with Lumos for Factory Humanoids
Mitsubishi Electric has invested in and announced collaboration with Chinese startup Lumos Robotics Technology, which develops humanoid robots. The partnership aims to deploy these robots to achieve unmanned factories.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 190d ago
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Business
AI to Drive Unprecedented Capital Demand
Apollo CEO Marc Rowan predicts AI will create the biggest need for capital ever seen. The firm has no software exposure in its private equity portfolio.
Bloomberg Technology · 200d ago
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Business
Big Tech Pours Billions into India AI
US tech giants OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions in AI development in India. The article explores why Big AI is obsessed with the world's most populous nation and questions if India can build its own sovereign AI champion.
Bloomberg Technology · 200d ago
Research
Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs Physical AI
Autodesk has strategically invested $200 million (about 300 billion yen) in AI research firm World Labs. The partnership focuses on advancing 'physical AI' that comprehends 3D environments, space, structures, materials, physical laws, and time.
ITmedia AI+ (日本) · 200d ago
Infrastructure
Blackstone Launches AI Data Center SPAC
Blackstone Inc. is launching a publicly traded acquisition company focused on buying data centers.
Bloomberg Technology · 203d ago
Infrastructure
AMD Buys $150M Nutanix Stock for Partnership
AMD will purchase $150 million in Nutanix stock as part of a new strategic partnership. The collaboration includes joint engineering efforts and shared sales initiatives.
Bloomberg Technology · 205d ago
Applications
Sequoia Backs AI Fintech Startup Rowspace
Sequoia partner Alfred Lin is optimistic about AI's transformative impact. The firm invested in Rowspace, which develops AI tools for financial services firms.
Bloomberg Technology · 206d ago
Business
Santander Eyes €1B AI Efficiency Boost
Banco Santander Executive Chair Ana Botin expects AI to deliver over €1 billion ($1.2 billion) toward the bank's multi-year targets. This initiative supports broader efficiency drives at the Spanish lender.
Bloomberg Technology · 206d ago
Business
Hyundai Plans $7.3B AI Investment in Korea
Hyundai Motor Group is reportedly set to announce a 10 trillion KRW investment in Korea's west coast. The funds will support expansion into AI for autonomous driving and robotics technologies.
36氪 · 206d ago
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Infrastructure
Hubei Boosts Embodied AI Investments
Hubei province, at a key economic conference on Feb 24, pledged to increase investments in integrated circuits, industrial mother machines, embodied intelligence, and future industries. This forms part of a 'double wheel drive' strategy with consumption to boost internal demand.
36氪 · 207d ago
Applications
Is Vision-Tactile AI Overhyped?
The article reassesses the investment value of vision-tactile technology. It questions whether easily replicated sensing solutions can support durable business value and defensible investment returns.
量子位 · 22d ago
Business
US AI Investment Pulls Further Ahead of Europe
Forecasts indicate that US business investment could grow more than three times faster than Europe’s during the six years following the pandemic. The widening gap is increasingly attributed to investment driven by artificial intelligence.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 26d ago
Business
Chery Automobile invests $75M in KG Mobility
Chery Automobile has agreed to a $75 million investment in South Korea's KG Mobility via convertible bonds. This strategic move aims to expand Chery's international footprint and deepen automotive partnerships.
TechNode · 47d ago
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Business
Franklin Templeton Shifts AI Bets to Chinese Internet Stocks
Franklin Templeton has reduced its exposure to memory chipmakers following a significant rally. The fund is reallocating capital toward Chinese internet giants like Alibaba and Tencent.
Bloomberg Technology · 65d ago
Business
9 SSE ETFs issuing, 6 completed fundraising
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has 9 ETFs currently in the issuance phase, with 6 having already completed fundraising. These include broad-market ETFs and sector-specific ones like AI, engineering machinery, and photovoltaics.
36氪 · 65d ago
Business
Meituan and Ant Group invest in Wuji Technology
Shanghai Wuji Technology has received new investment from Meituan's Longzhu Capital and Ant Group. The company specializes in technical development across electronics, medical tech, and robotics.
36氪 · 66d ago
Infrastructure
iFlytek acquires stake in Hengte Electronics
iFlytek (Suzhou) has become a shareholder of Shanghai Hengte Electronics. The investment expands iFlytek's footprint in the electronic components and integrated circuit manufacturing sector.
36氪 · 66d ago
Business
China regulators approve new Active ETF issuance
Fund companies have begun submitting applications for Active ETFs following regulatory support announced at the Lujiazui Forum. These funds allow managers to choose investment strategies rather than tracking specific indices.
36氪 · 67d ago
Infrastructure
Ark Invest increases SpaceX holdings
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has invested over $21 million to increase its stake in SpaceX. The firm is also adjusting its portfolio by reducing holdings in AMD.
36氪 · 67d ago
Infrastructure
Institutional Investors Shift Positions in Tech Stocks
Recent market data shows institutional investors net buying 26 stocks, with Topsun Technology leading at 2.324 billion RMB. Conversely, JiuFeng Energy saw significant net selling of 460 million RMB.
36氪 · 68d ago
Business
Rubrik pledges $500m investment and new London HQ
Data-security firm Rubrik is investing over $500 million in the UK over the next five years. The company will establish London as its primary headquarters for the EMEA region.
The Next Web (TNW) · 72d ago
Business
Huawei's Tao Law: Why better tech can drop stocks
The article explains the 'Tao Law' V1/V2 discrepancy, where improved technology led to a stock price drop. It highlights the shift in investment cycles from 'belief-based' to 'fact-based' verification.
钛媒体 · 73d ago
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Infrastructure
HSBC: Tech 'Melt-Up' to Drive Hyperscaler Growth
HSBC strategist Max Kettner predicts a market 'melt-up' in tech stocks, specifically benefiting major hyperscalers. This shift suggests renewed momentum for cloud infrastructure providers.
Bloomberg Technology · 75d ago
Business
Beijing Sci-Tech Fund invests 280M RMB in 6 hard-tech firms
The Beijing Science and Technology Innovation Fund has announced a 280 million RMB investment into six companies specializing in hard-tech sectors. This move aims to bolster the local ecosystem for advanced technological development.
钛媒体 · 76d ago
Business
Novo Nordisk Owner Backs Italian Drug Startup Fund
Novo Holdings is investing in an Italian fund to support drug startups, expanding its life sciences footprint beyond Denmark. This move continues the firm's strategy of investing in international deep-tech and biotech hubs.
The Next Web (TNW) · 79d ago
Business
ICBC Capital launches 2 billion RMB fund in Chengdu
ICBC Capital and Chengdu Jiaozi Industry Fund have established a new 2 billion RMB equity investment fund in Chengdu. The fund focuses on private equity, investment management, and asset management for future-oriented industries.
36氪 · 81d ago