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    Nvidia

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    "The AI computing company"

    Founded April 5, 1993 Santa Clara, California CEO: Jensen Huang
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    Nvidia is an American technology company that has become one of the most important and valuable firms in the world, renowned for designing the graphics processors and computing hardware at the heart of modern artificial intelligence. Founded in the early 1990s, the company first made its name producing graphics processing units for video games, where its products became a standard for gamers and creative professionals seeking high-performance visuals. Over time Nvidia recognized that the parallel-processing power of its chips was ideally suited to far broader applications, and it invested heavily in software platforms that allowed its hardware to accelerate scientific computing, data analysis and machine learning. That foresight proved transformative: as the artificial intelligence boom accelerated, Nvidia's processors became the essential engines powering the training and operation of advanced AI systems, including large language models, placing the company at the center of one of the most consequential technological shifts of the era.

    Today its product lines span gaming, professional visualization, data centers, supercomputing, autonomous vehicles and more, and it dominates the market for the high-end chips that fuel AI development. This pivotal role propelled Nvidia to extraordinary growth and made it a symbol of the AI revolution. Combining cutting-edge engineering with strategic vision, Nvidia stands as a defining force in modern computing.

    Products & Sub-brands

    GeForce RTXNVIDIA DRIVECUDAOmniverseJetsonH100 Tensor Core GPUDGX systemsBlueField DPU

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns Nvidia?
    Nvidia is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: NVDA) owned by its shareholders. The largest individual shareholder is co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who holds significant voting power through his ownership stake and supervoting shares.
    Who is the CEO of Nvidia?
    Jensen Huang is the President and CEO of Nvidia, a position he has held since co-founding the company in 1993. He is also the face of the company and one of the most recognizable figures in the technology industry.
    How much is Nvidia worth?
    As of 2025, Nvidia became the first company in the world to surpass $5 trillion in market capitalization. As of recent data, its market cap stands at approximately $4.69 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies globally.
    Nvidia vs AMD: Which is better?
    Nvidia dominates the high-end AI and gaming GPU market with superior performance and its proprietary CUDA software ecosystem. AMD offers competitive alternatives at lower price points and is participating in open-source initiatives to challenge Nvidia's software moat.
    Is Nvidia still in business?
    Yes, Nvidia is not only still in business but is thriving as one of the world's most valuable companies. In fiscal year 2026, it reported $215.9 billion in revenue and $120.1 billion in net income, driven by explosive demand for its AI chips.

    Keywords

    GPUgraphics cardartificial intelligencedeep learningCUDAGeForceRTXautonomous vehiclesdata centersemiconductor

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    Company Info

    Founded
    April 5, 1993
    Founder
    Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, Curtis Priem
    CEO
    Jensen Huang
    Headquarters
    Santa Clara, California
    Industry
    semiconductor industry
    Revenue
    215900000000
    Employees
    36000

    Official Website

    www.nvidia.com/

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