Nvidia Invests $2 Billion in Marvell as Custom AI Chip Race Heats Up
Nvidia invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology and will link Marvell’s custom AI chips to its NVLink Fusion system. Marvell shares rose 7% after the announcement, Nvidia gained 2.7%. The deal comes as Nvidia’s share of China’s AI server chip market fell to 55% in 2025, with Chinese suppliers taking 41%. Both companies warned the partnership could face regulatory and market risks.