AI Compute And Semiconductors
The compute layer: AI accelerators, networking, memory, chip equipment and data-center connectivity.
- Recent IPOs: CBRS, ALAB
- Upcoming/private: OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, Lambda, Scale AI
- Public stocks: NVDA, AMD, AVGO, MRVL, ARM, TSM, ASML, MU
- Watch trigger: Nvidia earnings, hyperscaler capex, AI chip supply constraints
Power For AI Data Centers
The scarce layer: reliable electricity, nuclear, geothermal, grid equipment and power infrastructure.
- Recent IPOs: XE, FRVO, MWH, FPS
- Upcoming/private: CFS, Helion, geothermal and SMR developers
- Public stocks: GEV, CEG, VST, NRG, ETN, PWR, SMR, CCJ
- Watch trigger: utility interconnect queues, nuclear contracts, data-center power PPAs
Cooling, Grid And Data Centers
The physical bottleneck: cooling, HVAC, electrical gear, data-center REITs and buildout contractors.
- Recent IPOs: MAIR, BXDC
- Upcoming/private: data-center builders, cooling specialists, grid-tech startups
- Public stocks: VRT, ETN, PWR, TT, CARR, JCI, MOD, EQIX, DLR
- Watch trigger: AI data-center backlog, margins, lead times, capacity shortages
Defense AI, Space And Autonomy
The strategic layer: autonomous defense systems, space analytics, satellite networks and sovereign AI infrastructure.
- Recent IPOs: AVEX, HAWK
- Upcoming/private: SpaceX, Anduril, Shield AI
- Public stocks: PLTR, RKLB, KTOS, LMT, RTX, ASTS, IRDM
- Watch trigger: defense AI contracts, launch cadence, satellite-data revenue growth