Nebius plans to fund its $40 billion AI infrastructure expansion through customer prepayments and loans, even as delays at a Microsoft data center raise questions about its financing model.
Nebius tests the neocloud playbook with $40 billion in planned spending

Key takeaways
Nebius plans $40 billion in spending for 2027, relying on customer pre-payments and loans, but faces delays and risks.
- Nebius plans $40 billion in 2027 spending, exceeding expectations.
- Delays in projects, like a Microsoft data center, risk financial stability.
- Nebius's financing depends on customer repayments and contract-backed loans.
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