NVIDIA invests $2B in Synopsys to boost AI chip design

Business Dec 01, 2025

NVIDIA just invested $2 billion in Synopsys, picking up a 2.6% stake to team up on smarter, faster AI chip development.
The plan is to blend NVIDIA's AI power with Synopsys's design software, making it easier and quicker to create next-gen tech for sectors like automotive, aerospace, industrial, and energy.

Why this matters

After the news broke, Synopsys shares jumped over 7%, showing investors are excited about the partnership.
Synopsys already helps big names like Alphabet and Tesla build advanced chips, so teaming up with NVIDIA could mean even more innovation in industries like automotive and aerospace.
Both companies say they're aiming to push engineering forward by bringing deeper AI into how future products are designed.