Nvidia’s Planned Major Expansion in Israel Sparks Wide Interest from Potential Sites

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Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker and the first company to reach a $4 trillion valuation, is seeking to dramatically expand its operations in Israel to meet surging demand for AI data centers. The Santa Clara-based firm issued a request for information (RFI) this week to acquire land for a new campus near its existing facility in northern Israel, with the project expected to cost billions and generate thousands of jobs, according to multiple sources.

Nvidia entered the Israeli market in 2020 by acquiring Mellanox Technologies for nearly $7 billion. Its existing site is located in Yokne’am, a technology hub near Haifa. Nvidia declined to comment beyond confirming the RFI request.

One source, speaking anonymously, revealed that the company has received “dozens and dozens and dozens” of site offers from municipalities and other entities, many not near Haifa, reflecting broad local enthusiasm to host the expansion. The deadline for offers is July 23, with Nvidia planning a campus covering up to 180,000 square meters.

The Haifa municipality stated it is preparing a competitive offer, asserting it has the “best potential” for Nvidia’s new campus.

The planned expansion reflects a broader race among tech giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Tesla to build AI data centers and capture leadership in emerging AI technology. This surge is driving increased demand for Nvidia’s advanced processors.

Industry insiders emphasize Israel’s critical role in the AI era, making rapid expansion necessary for Nvidia. Since acquiring Mellanox, Nvidia’s Israeli operations have nearly tripled in size and reportedly contributed $13 billion in revenue last year, though the company has not publicly confirmed this figure.

In addition to acquisitions, Nvidia has built Israel’s most powerful AI supercomputer, which served as a blueprint for Elon Musk’s Colossus supercomputer. The company employs approximately 5,000 people in Israel.

Dror Bin, CEO of the Israel Innovation Authority, described the planned campus as “massive,” potentially housing thousands of employees. He said Nvidia’s expansion signals a long-term commitment and strong confidence in Israel.

Nvidia’s expansion plans contrast with rival Intel, which has been present in Israel since 1974 and employs 9,350 workers but is currently implementing global workforce reductions. Reports suggest a few hundred Intel workers in Israel may be affected, though Intel declined to provide specific numbers.

Reliance Jio Postpones IPO Beyond 2025 as It Focuses on Growth and Expansion

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Indian telecom and digital powerhouse Reliance Jio Platforms, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has decided to delay its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) beyond this year, according to sources familiar with the matter. The postponement pushes back one of India’s largest planned stock offerings as Jio aims to strengthen its revenue base, grow its subscriber count, and expand its digital services before going public.

Jio Platforms is valued by analysts at over $100 billion. Its telecom arm, Reliance Jio Infocomm, remains the dominant contributor to Jio’s $17.6 billion annual revenue, accounting for nearly 80%. Despite a recent subscriber churn linked to price hikes, the company has returned to growth this year with more than 488 million users. Meanwhile, Jio is rapidly developing niche digital ventures in AI, apps, and connected devices.

The delay disappointed the market as shares of Reliance Industries, Jio’s parent company, fell as much as 1.8% in Mumbai following the Reuters report, wiping out approximately $6 billion in market value. Reliance closed the day down 1.2%, weighing on the broader Indian stock market.

Sources said that Jio had not yet appointed bankers to manage the IPO process, underscoring that the company wants its business to be more mature before listing. Earlier, Ambani had indicated a five-year timeline from 2019 for listings of both Jio and Reliance Retail, the parent’s retail arm. The Reliance Retail IPO is expected to be delayed further, unlikely before 2027 or 2028.

Jio also faces growing competition as Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service prepares to launch in India soon. Jio counts major global investors Google and Meta among its backers and has partnered with Nvidia to build AI infrastructure.

Brokerages have trimmed profit forecasts for Jio due to higher costs and anticipated price increases by late 2025, cutting its valuation from $117 billion to $111 billion, though some analysts value it even higher.

India remains one of the world’s biggest IPO markets, raising $5.86 billion in the first half of 2025. Market jitters from trade tensions and Middle East instability have moderated but are gradually easing.

Ambani has raised around $25 billion in investments from global firms including KKR, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, General Atlantic, and Silver Lake to fuel growth across his digital, telecom, and retail ventures.

One source emphasized that investors remain patient, confident in the company’s long-term prospects despite the IPO delay: “They know the money is sitting in front of them.”

Nvidia Becomes First Public Company to Reach $4 Trillion Market Value Amid AI Boom

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Nvidia achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday by becoming the first public company ever to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion. The leading chipmaker’s shares rose 1.63% to $162.61, touching an all-time high of $164 during the day. The surge reflects strong investor confidence fueled by booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, where Nvidia plays a critical role.

Industry experts weighed in on Nvidia’s dominance and the challenges ahead:

  • Michael Ashley Schulman, CIO at Running Point Capital, highlighted potential competition risks from tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta designing their own chips. He also noted quantum computing could become a future disruptor, possibly within 5 to 7 years.

  • Dan Morgan, Senior Portfolio Manager at Synovus Trust, pointed out that AI capital expenditure by top hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet) is expected to jump to over $330 billion in 2025, up from $240 billion in 2024. Morgan flagged investor concerns about a possible slowdown in Nvidia sales as customers transition to new Blackwell chips.

  • Gil Luria, Analyst at D.A. Davidson, said Nvidia will remain a key AI hardware provider despite likely losing some market dominance. He noted the company’s valuation is high but supported by strong investment visibility.

  • Chuck Carlson, CEO of Horizon Investment Services, described Nvidia as the “golden child” of AI investment, emphasizing its leadership and growth in accelerated computing and generative AI.

  • Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist at B Riley Wealth, praised Nvidia’s transformation from a gaming chipmaker to a crypto mining and now AI powerhouse, calling its recent growth “amazing.”

  • Robert Pavlik, Senior Portfolio Manager at Dakota Wealth, called Nvidia the backbone of AI infrastructure and predicted further stock upside as companies increasingly focus investments on AI.

Nvidia’s market cap milestone underscores its central role in powering AI advancements and signals investor appetite for exposure to this transformative technology sector.