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Microsoft and Mistral strike multi-billion-dollar deal to build AI infrastructure across Europe
Microsoft and Mistral are extending their strategic partnership with a landmark multi-billion-dollar deal focused on building AI infrastructure across Europe. This initiative includes deploying thousands of Nvidia Vera Rubin GPUs, which will bolster Microsoft’s cloud and AI services. Mistral’s Medium 3.5 and OCR 4 models are now available through Microsoft Foundry, allowing companies to deploy these models in varied environments, including Azure and on-premises setups. The partnership targets highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, enabling these sectors to leverage advanced AI while retaining control over sensitive data.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 16:10 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Microsoft partners with Mistral in a multi-billion-dollar deal.
- Deployment of Nvidia Vera Rubin GPUs for AI infrastructure.
- Mistral's models are now available in Microsoft Foundry.
- Focus on regulated industries like finance and healthcare.
- Mistral's revenue grew twentyfold to $400 million in 2023.
Interesting facts
- Mistral founded in 2023 has rapidly scaled to significant revenues.
- Mistral recently renamed its AI chatbot 'Le Chat' to 'Vibe' with new productivity modes.
- The partnership aims to address data control concerns in AI deployment.