# Nscale Investors Push for Lower IPO Target

> Nscale investors demand reduced IPO valuation amid AI concerns.
- Title: Nscale Investors Push for Lower IPO Target · Pymnts | Shortify
- Summary: Nscale investors demand reduced IPO valuation amid AI concerns. Nscale investors seek $16-19 billion IPO target instead of $30 billion due to AI-related…
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- Source: Pymnts — https://pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/ipo/2026/nscale-investors-seek-lower-ipo-target-amid-ai-related-concerns
- Author: PYMNTS
- Published: 2026-10-19T02:33:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nscale, ipo, ai, microsoft, sec, firms, data centers, business, finance
## Investors Push for Lower IPO Target
Nscale investors reportedly want IPO valuation reduced from $30 billion to $16-19 billion.
## Microsoft Cancellation of Data Center Deal
Microsoft pulled out of Nscale data center agreement due to power constraints.
## SEC Filing Delays
Nscale faces SEC review on its IPO filing with no decisions made.
## AI Infrastructure Debt Concerns
Tech giants doubled debt over five years to support AI data centers, adding $350 billion.
## Figure Partnership Details
Nscale signs $3.5-6 billion deal with Figure for AI robotics development.
## Key takeaway

Nscale investors seek $16-19 billion IPO target instead of $30 billion due to AI-related risks.