When the world’s most valuable companies are discussed names like Google and Apple often come up. But there’s one company that has recently climbed so fast and now at the very top of the global rankings. Not only is the company itself rich but most of the people working here are millionaires. Nearly half of its employees have a net worth of more than Rs 200 crore. Its CEO is also among the world’s top 10 richest individuals. This company is Nvidia. What Is Nvidias Market Cap? Nvidia is an American chip-making giant. Its market capitalization has reached $4.455 trillion which is higher than India’s GDP. In terms of market cap Microsoft is second Apple third Google fourth and Amazon fifth. Nvidia’s share in the US S&P 500 Index has reached 8% which no company has achieved since such records began in 1981. Why Are NVIDIA’s Employees So Rich? According to a survey about 78% of Nvidia employees are millionaires and nearly half have assets worth over $25 million (around Rs 220 crore). The survey covered more than 3000 employees. A major reason for this massive wealth is the company’s stock purchase program which allows employees to buy shares at a 15% discount. Additionally Nvidia’s stock price has skyrocketed in recent months further boosting employees’ fortunes. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang has also seen a major rise in his wealth. His current net worth is at $159 billion and he is the 8th richest person in the world. In the past few months his wealth has surged by over $44 billion. Why Is Company Attracting So Much Money? Nvidia’s market cap has been growing rapidly making it the most valuable company in the world. Over the past year its stock has jumped by more than 65% and by over 30% just since January this year. The major driver of this growth is the increase in demand for AI chips which are used in computers and smartphones.