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British neocloud startup Nscale is poised to go public, putting Wall Street to the test with its concentrated AI bets. The company, spun out of Australian cryptocurrency mining firm Arkon Energy two years ago, has secured massive contracts, primarily from Microsoft and Anthropic, totaling over $103 billion.

Microsoft represents 85% of Nscale's revenue through a $43.8 billion deal until 2033. Anthropic, valued at $44.6 billion, has its own contract contingent upon Nscale meeting stringent milestones. Nscale's heavy dependence on these two customers highlights the interconnected nature of the AI industry. Competitors like CoreWeave and Applied Digital also rely on major players like Microsoft and Oracle for a significant portion of their revenue.

Nscale aims to list on the NYSE with a valuation of $35 billion, expecting to raise $3 billion in the offering. The company reported a revenue of $140.6 million for the half year ending June 30, a significant increase from $10.4 million a year prior, but net losses have soared to $1.02 billion from $369 million. Notably, Nvidia recently provided Nscale with $1 billion in convertible debt as part of a $3.1 billion financing round.

Major investors in Nscale include Nvidia, Aker ASA, and 8090 Industries. The company operates data centers across Norway, Portugal, Texas, and West Virginia, and its board of directors includes former executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic.