Taipei, Taiwan, 1 September 2026 – MediaTek shares surged 10% to their daily trading limit after Nvidia committed US$3.5 billion to the Taiwanese chip designer, strengthening expectations that MediaTek can expand beyond smartphones into custom artificial-intelligence silicon. The investment forms the largest portion of a US$3.9 billion dollar-denominated convertible bond sale.
Convertible bonds give Nvidia the right to exchange debt for MediaTek shares under agreed terms, creating both financing and strategic alignment. Alphabet and other investors also participated in the fundraising, although their individual commitments were not disclosed. The structure provides MediaTek with substantial capital while allowing investors to gain equity exposure if the company’s valuation continues to rise.
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