- Nebius sets up in the UK with Nvidia-powered infrastructure aimed at high-performance AI models
- The company’s move comes as demand for localised and scalable AI services grows across Europe
What happened: Nebius opens UK operations with Nvidia-powered data centres aimed at AI workloads and sovereign cloud services
Cloud platform Nebius has officially launched in the UK, opening local operations with a focus on building AI infrastructure. The company will deliver high-performance computing through new data centres equipped with Nvidia’s Blackwell Ultra chips. These processors are designed for training and running large AI models.
The UK deployment is the first phase of a broader European expansion, which will include more countries later in 2025. Nebius says its UK services will support developers, researchers, and enterprise users looking for scalable compute power. The company is also offering a sovereign cloud model, meaning customers can keep all data within the UK.
As part of the launch, Nebius announced that it is working with UK partners to deliver services through local infrastructure. It did not name the specific sites but said the rollout will include high-speed networking and energy-efficient designs.
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Why this is important
The launch reflects growing demand for domestic AI compute infrastructure as firms try to meet regulatory, latency, and security requirements. The UK government has recently committed over £100 million to AI compute initiatives, including building sovereign capabilities. Companies like Nebius are entering a market where players such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and CoreWeave are scaling similar offerings.
Nebius’ use of Nvidia Blackwell Ultra positions it in a niche focused on high-efficiency, large model performance, a critical area as generative AI grows. Nvidia’s Blackwell platform is considered one of the most advanced for handling massive AI workloads, and demand is surging across Europe.
Unlike US hyperscalers, Nebius claims to offer more control over data residency. This may appeal to customers worried about data localisation laws like the UK GDPR or those in sensitive sectors such as health and defence.
However, Nebius is not well known in the UK and will face challenges building trust and market share. Its progress could reflect how alternative cloud providers compete against larger incumbents in a fast-changing AI ecosystem.
