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Nscale investor downplays Microsoft exit ahead of $35B IPO

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Aker ASA, a significant investor in the UK AI infrastructure startup Nscale, has downplayed Microsoft's withdrawal from a compute lease at Nscale's data center. This development comes as Nscale prepares for an IPO in New York, aiming for a valuation of $35 billion. The company is also reportedly nearing a substantial multi-billion dollar deal with Anthropic. AI

IMPACT Nscale's IPO and potential Anthropic deal signal continued investment and growth in AI infrastructure.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a significant IPO preparation and potential large deal for an AI infrastructure company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Nscale investor downplays Microsoft exit ahead of $35B IPO

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    Aker ASA, the Norwegian industrial investor holding roughly 23 per cent of UK AI infrastructure startup Nscale, has dismissed Microsoft pulling out of a compute

    Aker ASA, the Norwegian industrial investor holding roughly 23 per cent of UK AI infrastructure startup Nscale, has dismissed Microsoft pulling out of a compute lease at its Essex data centre as a minor contract, ahead of Nscale's New York IPO. The AI firm is targeting a 35B USD …

    LINKS tech.eu/…/microsoft-minor-contract-loss-s…

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