Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced stakes in five UK startups in London. He named Prima Mente, Boltz, Foresight, Hiverge and Riverlane as recipients. The total investment for these and other unnamed UK firms is $1.16 billion. Huang met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for whiskey. He will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in days. Huang criticized Germany and the UK for lagging in technology adoption. He praised Europe’s AI potential during the event. The announcement is part of a broader European tour ahead of GTC Berlin. Nvidia has participated in 116 investment rounds in 2026 so far. The event took place in a converted church in West London.
- $1.16 billion for UK startups
- 116 investment rounds in 2026
- 5 UK startups funded
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