Nscale, a leading innovator in AI hyperscale infrastructure, has announced the completion of a $155 million Series A funding round. Led by Sandton Capital Partners, with participation from Kestrel, Bluesky Asset Management, and Florence Capital, this oversubscribed round positions Nscale to expand its sustainable and scalable AI infrastructure across Europe and North America. The company is uniquely addressing the surging demand for high-performance AI computation, driven by the explosive growth of generative AI applications and large-scale workloads.
Founded on the principles of innovation and environmental responsibility, Nscale operates as a fully integrated hyperscaler. Its platform manages every layer of AI infrastructure, from energy-efficient data centers to advanced GPU superclusters and orchestration software. This end-to-end approach not only ensures maximum efficiency but also aligns with Nscale’s commitment to sustainability, leveraging 100% renewable energy to minimize environmental impact.
Pioneering the Future of AI Compute
Nscale has quickly distinguished itself as a critical player in the AI ecosystem by addressing the complex challenges of AI workload scalability. Its cutting-edge data centers, strategically located in the Arctic Circle, leverage natural cooling and renewable energy sources, significantly reducing operational costs and carbon emissions. These facilities form the backbone of Nscale’s robust platform, which supports the full lifecycle of AI model development, training, fine-tuning, and inference.
The company’s offerings include:
- GPU Nodes: High-performance compute resources using state-of-the-art GPUs, such as AMD MI300X and NVIDIA H100, tailored for AI and HPC workloads.
- Integrated AI Marketplace: A curated selection of tools and frameworks, including TensorFlow and PyTorch, optimized for rapid development and deployment.
- Serverless and Dedicated Inference: Scalable solutions designed for low-latency AI inference, enabling cost-effective deployment of generative AI models.
- Advanced Orchestration: Tools like Kubernetes and SLURM for efficient container management and workload scheduling, ensuring seamless scalability and performance.
Joshua Payne, CEO of Nscale, highlighted the unique value the company brings to the AI infrastructure market: “We design our systems end-to-end, from the data center to the GPU clusters, providing bespoke solutions for customers at any scale. This vertical integration allows us to deliver faster deployments, better cost-efficiency, and unparalleled performance.”
Growth Fueled by Strategic Funding
Since its launch from stealth in May 2024, Nscale has experienced unprecedented demand for its AI infrastructure. The Series A funding will support the development of 120MW of data center capacity in 2025, part of a broader 1.3GW pipeline spanning Europe and North America. These facilities are purpose-built for large-scale AI applications, leveraging advancements like closed-loop direct liquid cooling to maximize performance while reducing environmental impact.
“The AI market is scaling rapidly, and so are we,” Payne stated. “This funding enables us to meet the increasing demands of global enterprises, governments, and AI innovators who need bespoke infrastructure solutions to unlock the next wave of AI capabilities.”
Sustainability at the Core
Central to Nscale’s strategy is its unwavering commitment to sustainability. By locating its data centers in the Arctic Circle, the company reduces its reliance on traditional cooling methods, instead utilizing the natural climate for energy-efficient operations. Additionally, all facilities are powered by renewable energy, reflecting Nscale’s vision to empower industries with eco-friendly computation solutions.
This commitment to sustainability has already attracted global attention. Nscale’s Svartisen Cluster was recently recognized in the 2024 Top500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, underscoring the company’s ability to deliver high-performance AI infrastructure while adhering to stringent environmental standards.
A Global Vision for AI Innovation
Nscale is also expanding its global footprint through strategic partnerships. Recently, the company announced a collaboration with Open Innovation AI in the MENA region, targeting the deployment of 30,000 GPUs over the next three years. These efforts are part of Nscale’s broader goal to enable scalable AI innovation across industries such as healthcare, finance, gaming, and autonomous vehicles.
The upcoming launch of Nscale’s public cloud service in Q1 2025 is another milestone. This new offering will provide developers with access to flexible, purpose-built environments for training and inference, further enhancing the platform’s appeal to a diverse range of users.
Positioned to Lead the AI Revolution
Nscale’s vertically integrated approach allows it to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to the needs of its clients, from startups to multinational enterprises. By controlling every layer of its infrastructure, the company can ensure optimal performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
Rael Nurick, Co-Founder of Sandton Capital Partners, emphasized the importance of this strategy: “Nscale’s commitment to sustainability, combined with its industry partnerships and innovative infrastructure design, positions it as the hyperscaler of choice for enterprises scaling AI globally.”
With the $155 million Series A funding, Nscale is poised to redefine the future of AI infrastructure. By empowering organizations with cutting-edge tools and sustainable solutions, the company is not only meeting the needs of today’s AI-driven world but also setting new standards for the industry.
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