Investments

Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul MarshallThe hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal.Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interests”. Continue reading...

• Venture capital firms backed by the European Tame Capital Initiative (ETCI) are reportedly divided over a proposal to limit investments made outside of Europe. • Some VCs argue that mandates requiring a higher concentration of European investments could reduce their attractiveness to private Limited Partners (LPs) who seek global diversification. • This conflict highlights the tension between efforts to bolster the European tech ecosystem and the need for funds to remain competitive on a global scale.

• Global technology giants have committed nearly $80 billion to develop AI and cloud infrastructure in India to support the nation's goal of becoming a global AI powerhouse. • These massive investments focus on scaling computing power and digital infrastructure, enabling India to better integrate advanced AI capabilities into its economy. • This surge in funding is critical as it positions India to compete with other tech hubs and accelerates the deployment of AI-driven services across various sectors.

• China has implemented sweeping new regulations to tighten the scrutiny of overseas investments, with the framework officially taking effect this Wednesday. • The move comes as a strategic response to intensifying technological competition and rivalry with the United States, specifically regarding artificial intelligence and semiconductor chip technology. • These curbs aim to protect national security and maintain control over critical tech sectors by limiting the flow of capital and intellectual property.

• Global technology giants are increasing their investments in India, focusing on the expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and semiconductor infrastructure. • The surge in funding aims to solidify India's strategic position as a global hub for digital infrastructure and high-tech manufacturing. • In a related industry shift, Taiwan is entering the post-HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) race alongside major players like Intel and SoftBank.

• Global spending on AI data centers surpassed $300 billion in 2025, marking a significant 60% increase compared to the previous year. • Investment trends indicate that spending on these facilities is projected to reach $27.5 billion specifically in 2026. • This surge highlights the accelerating demand for computational infrastructure to support the rapid growth and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.

• SoftBank plans to invest 75 billion euros in France to develop and operate 5 GW of AI data center capacity. • The initiative includes an initial 3.1 GW of facilities in northern France and a partnership with Schneider Electric to build an industrial production cluster in Dunkirk. • This massive investment aims to bolster Europe's AI infrastructure as the region currently struggles to keep pace with the technological advancements of the U.S. and China.