Amazon Secures NBA Play-In Rights, Invests $500M in Nuclear Startup
Amazon Prime Video secured exclusive rights to the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament and will broadcast a Fab Five reunion during the Final Four. The company invested $500 million in X-energy’s Series C-1 and committed to purchasing 5GW of nuclear power by 2039.
1. Prime Video NBA Play-In Tournament Rights
Amazon Prime Video obtained exclusive streaming rights to the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament, enhancing its live sports offerings and targeting subscriber growth ahead of the main playoff season.
2. Fab Five Reunion Final Four Broadcast
Michigan’s iconic “Fab Five” will reunite for an alternative Final Four broadcast produced by Amazon, airing on truTv and HBO Max to boost live event viewership and engagement.
3. X-energy Series C-1 Investment And Nuclear Purchase Agreement
Amazon committed $500 million to X-energy’s Series C-1 funding round ahead of its expected IPO and agreed to purchase up to 5GW of nuclear power by 2039 to support its data center and AI infrastructure energy needs.