Industry Insight: Nvidia-backed AI infra startup eyes Singapore as regional hub

The AI data centre market is booming in Southeast Asia. Recent significant investments by tech giants such as Microsoft, Nvidia and Google underline the region's strategic importance in AI infrastructure growth. One name that’s making waves in the world of AI infrastructure is Nebius (Nasdaq: NBIS). The Nvidia-backed European startup has swiftly established itself as a leading name in the AI infrastructure space with a multi-billion-dollar market cap in less than a year of its launch. Now, it is eyeing Singapore as its hub to advance AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia. Nebius made its Asian debut at the inaugural GITEX Asia 2025 conference, the largest tech, startup, and digital investments event, and showcased its cutting-edge AI infrastructure to the region’s tech ecosystem. Ranvish Vir, its Growth Lead for the Middle East and APAC shares insights into the AI infrastructure boom, Singapore’s strategic role, and what’s ahead for the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.