Speculation: Stripe to Acquire OpenRouter for $7.5B to Capture AI Inference Spend
brandon_galang · x · 2026-08-20
User Skeptrune predicts Stripe will acquire OpenRouter for $7.5 billion in 2026, ranking it alongside YouTube and Instagram as one of the best tech acquisitions. Brandon Galang endorsed the view, arguing that OpenRouter is a steal at a $7B valuation for those bullish on AI inference. The strategic fit lies in Stripe taking a cut of every AI token flowing through the global economy, aligning with its goal of monetizing every financial transaction.
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