In a bold move, chipmaker Nvidia, a cornerstone of the artificial intelligence revolution, has cemented its foothold in the industry by acquiring its Santa Clara headquarters for a staggering sum, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The purchase encompasses an expansive eight-building property along Walsh Avenue and Scott Boulevard, representing a significant step in Nvidia's strategic expansion.
According to property records reviewed by the San Francisco Standard and reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, the transaction amounted to $374 million. Alongside this acquisition, Nvidia gained approximately 2 million square feet of future development rights, indicating ambitious growth plans on the horizon.
Notably, Nvidia has already demonstrated its commitment to expansion with the construction and occupancy of two additional office buildings, named "Voyager" and "Endeavor," boasting a combined area exceeding 1.2 million square feet. These new facilities, situated across the street from the headquarters, underscore Nvidia's vision for innovation and scalability.
The transaction involved Los Angeles-based investor Preylock Reitman as the seller, who had previously listed the properties for sale following interest from a foreign investor. This purchase marks a significant increase in value since the campus's acquisition from San Francisco-based DivcoWest in 2017, underscoring Nvidia's growing prominence and financial prowess.
Amidst its meteoric rise, Nvidia's market capitalization has nearly doubled in the current year, reaching a staggering $2.37 trillion. Furthermore, the company reported record-breaking revenue of $22 billion in its fiscal quarter ending in January, representing an astonishing 265% surge from the previous year. This acquisition aligns Nvidia with tech giants like Google and Meta, reinforcing its commitment to long-term success by investing in its infrastructure and securing its place at the forefront of technological advancement.
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