Nvidia is on an acquisition spree even as regulatory scrutiny heats up and AI M&A cools

• Nvidia has made four acquisitions so far in 2024, matching its 2020 total.
• Regulatory scrutiny is delaying the closure of some of Nvidia's deals, including Run:ai.
• Experts say AI mergers and acquisitions will slow, but not stop as regulators scrutinize the space.

Nvidia is entering the summer of what could be its most acquisitive year yet.

According to public announcements, the firm has made four acquisition deals so far in 2024, exactly even with Nvidia's 2020 deal total. But some of this year's deals have yet to close, in part due to regulatory scrutiny.