Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs

Nvidia backed Indian startup Simplismart in a $14 million funding round, underscoring continued investor interest as the AI expansion stretches computing capacity. Simplismart develops software intended to run AI models more efficiently and, in some cases, with fewer GPUs than traditional deployments. Nvidia participated in the round, though the article does not specify its exact stake or the lead investors. The funding positions Simplismart to scale its platform and pursue customers in sectors deploying large language models, computer vision, and other AI workloads that require flexible, cost-effective compute. As enterprises seek to accelerate model training and inference while controlling hardware and energy costs, optimization tools that reduce GPU demand can help organizations extend existing data-center capacity and lower capital expenditure. The move also highlights the growing role of India as a hub for AI infrastructure tooling, attracting support from global chipmakers and software firms seeking access to the country's tech talent and vibrant startup ecosystem. Further details in the report would cover the round's other participants, the company's growth plan, and how customers are already using Simplismart's technology to achieve efficiency gains.