Model and data repository turned down big investment from Jensen Huang’s chip group last year to preserve independence

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Model and Data Repository rejected a large investment proposal initiated by Nvidia last year. The deal was intended to provide financial support for Model and Data Repository, but they decided to refuse it. The clear reason was that this move aimed to maintain the company’s operational independence and strategic autonomy. This decision reflects the balance between seeking external capital and adhering to its own development direction.

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F FT Technology en 2026-09-03 08:00

Model and data repository rejected a large investment from Huang Renxun’s chip group last year to maintain its independence. The deal was intended to provide financial support for Model and data repository, but they chose to reject it, stating that this was to ensure its operational independence and strategic autonomy. This decision reflects the balance Model and data repository needs to strike between seeking external funding and maintaining its own development direction.