OpenAI in early talks for funding round at ~$1.2 trillion valuation, up from $852B
Tolopono · reddit · 2026-09-16
Per Bloomberg, OpenAI has held early talks with investors about another private round valuing it at roughly $1.2 trillion, up from $852B in March. Notably, investors initiated the discussions — meaning $1.2T is likely the floor for their offer.
Key facts:
- Annualized revenue passed $40B last month, jumping 20% after GPT-5.6
- Raised $122B in March; spent $34B last year
- Sam Altman says IPO unlikely before 2027
The poster cites this as a counter to "AI bubble" narratives.
Related event: OpenAI in Early Talks for Pre-IPO Round at $1.2 Trillion Valuation(15 posts)→
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