Microsoft's Cloud Supplier Review Raises Neocloud Risks, Chainfir Capital Says
- Chainfir Capital sees Microsoft's consolidation of AI computing suppliers shifting investor focus toward delivery capability, financing and profitability rather than contract size.
- Microsoft is winding down Oracle capacity rented under a 2023 agreement because older Nvidia chips no longer meet its AI workload specifications.
- The shift is not a spending cut: Microsoft reported $45.2 billion in quarterly capital expenditures and finance leases.
- CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN shares have each fallen roughly half over the past month, highlighting pressure on specialized AI cloud providers.
- Customer concentration compounds supplier risks: Microsoft accounted for 62% of CoreWeave's 2024 revenue.
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