Neoclouds CoreWeave, Nebius, Nscale shut out of bond market as lenders demand tougher terms
According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, neoclouds CoreWeave, Nebius, and Nscale have effectively been shut out of the bond market in recent weeks. Lenders and investors are demanding stricter terms as the AI build-out enters a new phase, making them more selective about their bets.
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Wall Street Journal : Sources: neoclouds CoreWeave, Nebius, and Nscale have effectively been shut out of the bond market in recent weeks as lenders and investors demand tougher terms — Lenders and investors are getting choosier about their bets and demanding stricter terms, as the AI build-out enters a new phase
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