CoreWeave Soars, Nebius Waits Its Turn

  • CoreWeave's thin float and marquee contracts fueled retail hype, while Nebius's broader float and quieter execution muted near-term investor sentiment. CoreWeave generated $982M in Q1 2025 revenue, while Nebius posted ~$55M, reflecting earlier-stage scale and smaller contract base. CoreWeave raised $2.6B equity and secured $12B in GPU-backed debt; Nebius holds $1.45B cash with minimal leverage.