The Shovel Sellers in this Digital Gold Rush
Whenever there's a gold rush, the truly smart money isn't on the frantic prospectors, is it? It’s on the chaps selling the picks, shovels, and sturdy trousers. This AI explosion is no different. For every SambaNova that gets a headline, there are dozens of other companies providing the essential gear and services needed to even get in the game. It’s a far less glamorous but, I think, a much more sensible way to look at the opportunity.
I'm talking about the whole supply chain. The foundries that actually manufacture these impossibly complex bits of silicon, the companies that build the multi-million-pound machines to do it, and the software firms that provide the digital blueprints. These businesses are positioned to do well regardless of which chip designer ultimately wins the race. They are, in essence, selling weapons to all sides of the war.