Nvidia Corporation

Nvidia Corporation, founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company specializes in graphics processing units (GPUs), systems on chips (SoCs), and application programming interfaces (APIs) for data science, high-performance computing, video games, and mobile and automotive applications. Nvidia has been a pioneer in GPU technology, introducing the first GPU in 1999 with the GeForce 256. Over the years, the company has expanded its product lines to include GeForce GPUs for gaming, Quadro GPUs for professional visualization, and Tegra SoCs for mobile and automotive applications. In 2025, Nvidia's market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion, reflecting its significant role in the technology sector. The company operates globally, with manufacturing and assembly facilities in multiple countries, including the United States, Taiwan, and China. Nvidia's subsidiaries include Bright Computing, Cumulus Networks, DeepMap, Mellanox Technologies, and Mental Images. As of 2025, the company employs over 36,000 people worldwide. Nvidia's products are used in various applications, including gaming, data centers, autonomous vehicles, professional visualization, and AI computing. The company's commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a leader in the semiconductor industry.