Nvidia's Record Startup Investments Face Uncertainty After Huang's Exit

Nvidia and its venture arm NVentures have participated in over 120 startup funding deals in 2026, a record pace, but the company faces uncertainty following co-founder Jensen Huang's sudden departure this week amid reports of personal misconduct. The chipmaker is the most active corporate investor this year, backing major rounds including OpenAI's $122 billion Series G and Anthropic's $30 billion Series G, alongside investments in robotics, healthcare, and autonomous driving startups. Nvidia's valuation remains near $4 trillion despite a share price drop this week. Interim CEO Collette Kress had previously pushed back on Huang's large AI investments, and the board says operations will continue uninterrupted. With earnings scheduled for Nov. 17, investors will watch for signs of whether the investment strategy changes under new leadership.