Nebius targets high-margin software to escape the GPU rental trap
Nebius Group would move beyond renting GPUs into higher-margin software and services by acquiring AI21 Labs. The company is in discussions to buy the Israeli startup, which provides language-model expertise and the Maestro platform. This integration would allow Nebius to offer customers a complete stack for building and operating agents, a capability pure-play GPU renters lack. The move follows Nebius's acquisition of Tavily for up to $400 million earlier this year to strengthen its AI-agent platform. The acquisition of AI21 Labs, whose last disclosed valuation was $1.4 billion in 2023, would accelerate Nebius's software attach rate. This shift in service offerings is a part of the company's broader strategy to reach a medium-term annual recurring revenue goal of $7 billion to $9 billion.
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