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Nokia Inks $1B Deal with NVIDIA, Accelerating AI-RAN Transformation
28 Oct
Summary
- Nokia receives $1 billion equity investment from NVIDIA
- Partnership to shape and lead the AI-RAN market
- Nokia to speed up 5G and 6G RAN software development on NVIDIA's architecture
On October 28, 2025, Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications company, announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA, the AI chipmaker, that includes a $1 billion equity investment. The investment will see NVIDIA acquire a 2.9% stake in Nokia by subscribing for 166,389,351 new shares at $6.01 per share.
The partnership aims to shape and lead the AI-RAN (Radio Access Network) market, with the companies collaborating on AI networking solutions. Nokia plans to use the proceeds to accelerate its strategic initiatives in advancing trusted connectivity for the "AI supercycle" and other corporate purposes. Specifically, the company intends to speed up the development of its 5G and 6G RAN software to run on NVIDIA's architecture, as well as increase its presence in the AI and cloud market with data center networking solutions.
As part of the agreement, the companies will also explore opportunities to incorporate Nokia's data center switching and optical technologies into NVIDIA's future AI infrastructure architecture. The directed share issuance is expected to be completed in November following registration with the Finnish Trade Register.
