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Nscale’s IPO comes at a precarious time for AI infra companies

2026-09-23T14:00:00

Nscale’s IPO comes at a precarious time for AI infra companies

Source: DC Studio / Magnific

UK-domiciled Nscale is reported to be targeting a $30bn valuation after filing for an New York Stock Exchange IPO. But the scale-up’s plans comes as investors reassess appetite for AI infrastructure and concerns around AI safety and sovereignty abound.

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