Nvidia Invests in Inference Chip Rival d-Matrix to Tighten Control of AI Infrastructure

Nvidia announced plans to invest in d-Matrix, an AI chip startup focused on inference workloads, in a strategic move that extends its influence even as enterprises increasingly seek alternatives to its dominant GPU offerings. The investment, first reported by The Information on October 9, 2026, underscores a pivotal shift in how the chip giant maintains market dominance: rather than solely relying on its own hardware, Nvidia is now opening its infrastructure platforms to rivals while maintaining structural control.