Nvidia plays matchmaker in Nordics, sources tell CNBC, as AI data center deals boom in region

Nvidia is acting as a middleman for AI infrastructure in the Nordics, according to sources cited by CNBC. The chipmaker is seeking to connect companies that need Nvidia GPUs with data-center operators that have available capacity in the region. The effort reflects Nvidia’s push to extend its influence beyond hardware even as it maintains a dominant position in the most advanced AI chips. CNBC reports that the Nordics are drawing major AI data-center projects thanks to access to land and power and a cooler climate. Gigawatts of capacity are expected to come online in coming years, with deals already announced for 2026 involving Nebius and Microsoft. Nvidia did not comment.