Nebius scales AI compute by leasing 12 of 16 sites as GPU rental prices rise about 20% this month
Cloud infrastructure provider Nebius is expanding AI computing capacity quickly by leasing sites, with 12 of its 16 locations rented, sidestepping the conversion costs and multiyear buildouts faced by some rivals. GPU rental prices are up about 20% this month, and short-term auctions are clearing well above long-term contract pricing. The company reported Q2 revenue up 454% year over year to $582M, outpacing a 251% rise in costs, though it remains loss-making due to depreciation and heavy capital spending.