Nvidia has announced a major investment of approximately $1 billion in Nokia. The news immediately created a positive reaction in financial markets, causing Nokia’s shares to surge sharply. As of October 28, 2025, the company’s stock had risen by 25%, reaching around $7.93 per share.
Under the terms of the investment deal, Nokia will issue 166 million new shares specifically for Nvidia, priced at $6.01 per share. As a result of this purchase, Nvidia will hold approximately 2.9% of Nokia’s share capital. This investment is not just a financial transaction but marks the beginning of a deep strategic partnership between the two technology giants.
The collaboration has clear goals for both parties. Nokia plans to leverage Nvidia’s advanced chip technologies to develop and enhance next-generation 5G and 6G networks. In turn, Nvidia, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), will explore Nokia’s data-center technologies and solutions, evaluating how these technologies can be integrated into its large-scale AI infrastructure.
Nokia’s CEO, Justin Hotard, emphasizes the company’s new market positioning. He presents Nokia as a Western alternative to Eastern manufacturers like Huawei, offering a complete portfolio of communication equipment. This partnership with Nvidia is considered a key step in strengthening Nokia’s new strategic position and enhancing its competitiveness in the telecommunications equipment market.
Agencies note that this collaboration will help refresh Nokia’s image, as most consumers still associate the company primarily with its historic mobile phones. It is worth noting that Nokia’s parent company, HMD, has ceased producing smartphones under the Nokia brand but continues to manufacture classic feature phones, preserving a sense of nostalgia.
