Nscale pursues $30B IPO with a 32-year-old CEO
10/29/2026 — 10/29, 08:19·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- Bloomberg reports that AI cloud provider Nscale is moving toward a $30 billion IPO under 32-year-old CEO Josh Payne, whom Sheryl Sandberg sa…
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According to a Bloomberg report on 2026-10-29, the AI cloud provider Nscale is working toward a $30 billion IPO, led by 32-year-old CEO Josh Payne. Sheryl Sandberg says the 32-year-old executive reminds her of Mark Zuckerberg. The report frames the offering as a bet on an unsettled moment for the broader AI industry, and notes that Payne must take the startup public as sentiment swings. There is no further detail yet on a target listing date, valuation, or regulatory timeline. The development remains pending, with no confirmed milestones beyond the fact that Nscale is actively preparing the offering.
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Bloomberg reports that AI cloud provider Nscale is pushing ahead with a $30 billion IPO, led by 32-year-old CEO Josh Payne. Sheryl Sandberg said he reminds her of Mark Zuckerberg, as the company heads to public markets during a turbulent stretch for the AI industry.
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