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November 5, 2025

Nvidia-backed Nscale plagued by infighting, botched acquisition and IP lawsuit

The data centre startup is central to Labour's long-term AI strategy


Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, Nscale founder Josh Payne and UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer.

Since launching less than two years ago, data centre startup Nscale has enjoyed a meteoric rise, securing a prime position at the heart of the UK’s long-term AI strategy. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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