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Sharon AI
Sharon AI is an Australian neocloud, listed on the Nasdaq as SHAZ, providing NVIDIA GPU cloud capacity from data centres in Australia.
Founded: 2021. Headquarters: Sydney. CEO: James Manning. Ticker: NASDAQ:SHAZ.
Key figures
- Up to 54MW contracted Australian capacity via NEXTDC, company-stated
- US$1.6bn strategic financing announced Jun 2026
- Up to 40,000 GB300 GPUs planned through an NVIDIA collaboration
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Listing | NASDAQ:SHAZ |
| Type | Sovereign GPU cloud |
| Australian capacity | Up to 54MW via NEXTDC, company-stated |
| GPU fleet | Roughly 8,200 NVIDIA B300 under the ESDS contract, up to 40,000 GB300 planned |
| Key partners | NVIDIA, NEXTDC, VAST Data |
| Customers | Canva and ESDS Software Solutions are named in company coverage |
Australian deployment
Sharon AI's Australian GPU capacity is deployed inside NEXTDC's Melbourne and Sydney facilities.
| Deployment | Location | Scale or scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON AI Supercluster | NEXTDC M3, Melbourne | Roughly 1,000 GPUs live, company-stated | Operational |
| ESDS AI cloud contract | Existing NEXTDC Australian data centre | Roughly 8,200 NVIDIA B300 and 17.80PB VAST, delivery by 16 Sep 2026 | Build-out |
| 50MW expansion agreement | NEXTDC Australian and Asia-Pacific network | Part of up to 54MW contracted capacity | Planned |
Funding and investors
| Date | Round or agreement | Amount or scope | Counterparty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | Strategic financing | US$1.6bn | Situational Awareness and Oaktree Capital Management, company-stated |
| Around 20 May 2026 | Convertible raise | About US$350m | Confirm final terms at publish |
| Feb 2026 | Nasdaq IPO | US$125m | US$30.00 IPO price |
Technology and platform
Sharon AI cites NVIDIA B200, B300 and GB300 systems across its Australian GPU cloud roadmap.
The ESDS contract includes 17.80PB of VAST Data storage by the company's account.
Capacity is delivered through a sovereign GPU-as-a-service model deployed in NEXTDC facilities.
Leadership
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| James Manning | Co-founder and CEO |
| Andrew Penn AO | Non-executive chair from 21 May 2026 |
How Sharon AI compares
| Company | Status or presence | Capacity or commitment | Model or program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon AI | NASDAQ:SHAZ | Up to 54MW via NEXTDC, company-stated | Hosted in operator facilities |
| Firmus | Private, pre-IPO | Project Southgate up to about 400MW, company-stated | AI-factory campuses and immersion cooling |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon AI?
Sharon AI is an Australian neocloud that provides NVIDIA GPU cloud capacity from Australian data centres.
Where are Sharon AI's GPUs and data centres?
Sharon AI says its Australian GPU capacity is deployed inside NEXTDC facilities in Melbourne and Sydney.
What is Sharon AI's stock ticker?
Sharon AI trades on Nasdaq under SHAZ.
Who invests in Sharon AI?
Sharon AI's June 2026 strategic financing was anchored by Situational Awareness and Oaktree Capital Management, by the company's account.
How many GPUs does Sharon AI have?
The company cites roughly 8,200 NVIDIA B300 under the ESDS contract and up to 40,000 GB300 planned.
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