Firmus
Builds and operates AI-optimized data centers and infrastructure to support large-scale compute workloads, backed by Nvidia and funded with $505M.
Overview
Firmus Technologies develops and builds data centers tailored for AI and high-performance compute workloads. The company focuses on designing and scaling facilities to support intensive model training and inference, positioning itself within the AI infrastructure supply chain. In April 2026 Firmus raised $505 million in an undisclosed round reported as Nvidia-backed, bringing its total known funding to $505M. The sizable capital injection and Nvidia backing differentiate Firmus by aligning it with a major GPU supplier while enabling expansion of its data center footprint for AI customers.
Funding History
Jane Street Joins $2 Billion Group With Bet on Australia AI
Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI data center builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation
Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI data center builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation
Nvidia-Backed Data Center Builder Firmus Raises $505 Million
Firmus raised Series A funding to expand adoption of its AI platform for detecting design and coordination risks before construction begins.
Firmus raised seed funding to develop and commercialize its AI-powered preconstruction risk analysis platform for the construction industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much funding does AI Funding track for Firmus?
- AI Funding tracks $9.4B for Firmus across 6 funding rounds in this database.
- Who are Firmus's investors?
- Firmus's investors include NVIDIA, Navitas Capital.
- What does Firmus do?
- Firmus Technologies develops and builds data centers tailored for AI and high-performance compute workloads. The company focuses on designing and scaling facilities to support intensive model training and inference, positioning itself within the AI infrastructure supply chain. In April 2026 Firmus raised $505 million in an undisclosed round reported as Nvidia-backed, bringing its total known funding to $505M. The sizable capital injection and Nvidia backing differentiate Firmus by aligning it with a major GPU supplier while enabling expansion of its data center footprint for AI customers.
- Where is Firmus headquartered?
- Firmus is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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