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Microsoft Inks Near $20B Deal with Company of Ex-Yandex Exec

Microsoft's $17.4 billion deal with Nebius secures dedicated GPU capacity amid AI cloud computing shortages, potentially increasing to $19.4 billion with expanded services over five years.

  • On September 8, 2025, Amsterdam-based Nebius Group signed a $17.4 billion multi-year deal to supply Microsoft with AI GPU infrastructure from a new New Jersey data center.
  • The agreement follows Nebius's 2024 separation from Russian firm Yandex and reflects Microsoft's urgent need for AI cloud capacity amid growing demand.
  • Nebius will deploy services in stages through 2025, funding expansion via deal cash flow and secured debt while also exploring additional financing options.
  • Nebius shares surged over 50% to $91.63 after hours on the announcement, while CEO Arkady Volozh called the deal's economics attractive and expected more agreements.
  • The contract positions Nebius as a key AI cloud player and highlights the intense competition and capital spending among firms addressing AI infrastructure shortages.
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Nebius Group has become the protagonist of this week by announcing its most recent and juicy deal with Microsoft. According to the original report, Nebius will provide GPU infrastructure capacity to the technological giant in an agreement that is valued at nothing less than $17.4 billion. This five-year deal not only represents a formidable amount for Nebius, but also promises to have a significant impact on Microsoft's performance and capacity.…

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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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