NVIDIA AI Updates: April 8, 2026

1. Firmus, NVIDIA-Backed Asia AI Data Center Builder, Hits $5.5B Valuation

NVIDIA. Firmus, an Asia-Pacific AI data center builder backed by NVIDIA, reached a $5.5 billion valuation after raising $1.35 billion across rounds spanning just six months. The company builds GPU-dense AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia, where hyperscaler capacity has lagged demand. NVIDIA’s backing reflects a broader strategy of investing in regional compute infrastructure that runs its chips, particularly in markets where U.S. cloud providers have limited footprint. Source