Breakthrough Agreement Targets European AI Infrastructure Growth
UK-based cloud computing company
Nscale has entered into a landmark agreement with Microsoft to supply approximately 200,000 NVIDIA AI chips by late 2025, marking a significant advancement in Europe’s artificial intelligence infrastructure ambitions[1][2].
Details of the $14 Billion Partnership
The deal, valued at $14 billion, will accelerate Nscale’s ambitions to become a major hyperscale cloud provider and closely positions it for a planned initial public offering (IPO)[1]. Under this partnership:
- Nscale will deliver around 200,000 NVIDIA GB300 GPUs to Microsoft over the coming year[2].
- The powerful chips will underpin data center projects across Europe and the United States.
- The partnership reflects Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to expanding its cloud and AI capabilities in the European market[1].
Implications for the European AI Ecosystem
The collaboration is one of Europe’s most ambitious efforts yet to close the gap with the U.S. and China in large-scale AI infrastructure. By leveraging Nscale’s engineered approach to AI workloads and Microsoft’s cloud leadership, the deal aims to offer scalable, resilient solutions for enterprises seeking advanced AI services and workloads.
NVIDIA Technology at the Core
The agreement centers around
NVIDIA’s GB300 GPU, a new generation of AI graphics processing units tailored for high-demand workloads in data centers. These chips will be fundamental to sustaining the growth of AI-driven services, including language models and applications like
ChatGPT.
Next Steps and Strategic Impact
Nscale’s leadership sees this agreement as a key stepping stone toward its IPO ambitions and a way to establish Europe as a global hub for AI innovation[1]. The company’s expanding relationship with Microsoft also highlights the growing demand for robust AI infrastructure across the region.
With data center development and GPU deployment scheduled throughout 2025, the partnership is poised to reshape the competitiveness of Europe’s AI landscape, enabling businesses to harness advanced tools for applications in cloud computing, robotics, and generative AI.
For more about Nscale’s mission and projects, visit the
official Nscale website[2].
