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Groq

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Undisclosed

Announced

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Deal Details

Nvidia is paying about $20 billion in cash for a non‑exclusive license to Groq’s AI inference technology and the acqui‑hire of its core leadership and engineering team, effectively absorbing Groq’s LPU stack while Groq continues operating under new management.

A company acquisition including technology, team, and intellectual property.

Related News

Nvidia–Groq and Meta–Manus deals herald 2026 AI consolidation wave

Spanish outlet ElNacional.cat reported from Barcelona at 5:30 a.m. CET on Jan. 4, 2026 that Nvidia is paying around $20 billion for a licensing and talent deal with Groq, while Meta is acquiring Chinese‑founded AI agent startup Manus for an estimated $2–3 billion. The column frames these moves as emblematic of an AI M&A boom and a prelude to blockbuster IPOs from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic.([elnacional.cat](https://www.elnacional.cat/oneconomia/es/on-ia/semana-ia-inteligencia-artificial-va-compras_1532545_102.html))

Jan 4, 2026
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