Nvidia Israel

Nvidia Israel is a major R&D center for the global AI and accelerated computing leader, focusing on high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, and advanced chip design.

Business Software
Active
Acquired Yokneam, Israel Founded 2020
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2020
Headcount
6,000
HQ
Yokneam, Israel
Sector
Business Software

About

Nvidia Israel is the Israeli subsidiary of Nvidia Corporation, serving as one of its primary global research and development centers. Established through the acquisition of Mellanox Technologies in 2020, it plays a strategic role in advancing high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, data center networking, and accelerated computing technologies. The organization focuses on developing high-speed interconnect solutions, data center architectures, AI systems, cybersecurity technologies, and advanced chip design, contributing significantly to innovations in cloud computing, generative AI, supercomputing, and autonomous systems worldwide. [3, 4, 6, 13]

Q&A

When was Nvidia Israel established and through what significant event?
Nvidia Israel was established in April 2020 through the acquisition of Mellanox Technologies by Nvidia Corporation for $6.9 billion.
What is Nvidia Israel's primary role within Nvidia Corporation?
Nvidia Israel serves as one of Nvidia Corporation's primary global research and development centers, focusing on high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, data center networking, and accelerated computing technologies.
How many employees does Nvidia Israel have?
Nvidia Israel has over 500 employees.
What was Nvidia Israel's most recent acquisition?
Nvidia Israel acquired Illumex in February 2026 for $75 million.
Which company did Nvidia Israel acquire in December 2024?
Nvidia Israel acquired Run:ai in December 2024 for $700 million.
What are the key technology areas Nvidia Israel focuses on?
Nvidia Israel focuses on deep learning, machine learning, GPU-accelerated computing, Infiniband, Ethernet, AI infrastructure, data center architectures, and chip design.
Who is the Senior Vice President of Software Engineering and Israel Site Leader at Nvidia Israel?
Amit Krig is the Senior Vice President of Software Engineering and Israel Site Leader at Nvidia Israel.
Has Nvidia Israel made any investments in other companies?
Yes, Nvidia Israel has made an investment in VAST Data.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Business Software
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
b2b

Tags

artificial-intelligencemachine-learningdeep-learninghigh-performance-computingdata-centernetworkingsemiconductorchip-designgpuaccelerated-computing