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SpaceX’s US$40 Billion Nvidia Financing Plan Raises the Stakes in AI Infrastructure

A reported US$40 billion financing plan for Nvidia chips shows how rapidly AI infrastructure demand is reshaping corporate credit and capital markets.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

New York, 7 October 2026 – SpaceX is reportedly seeking US$40 billion in external financing to purchase Nvidia artificial-intelligence chips, a proposed transaction that would rank among the most ambitious efforts yet to fund the computing capacity behind the global AI build-out.

The financing under discussion is said to comprise about US$10 billion in bank loans and US$30 billion in investment-grade debt. Apollo Global Management is expected to lead the package and help place the securities with a wider investor base, while bond manager Pimco is among lenders reported to be in talks. The transaction is expected to close in 2027, although the structure, pricing and final commitments have not been confirmed by the companies involved.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.