Report: OpenAI in Talks for Private Round at $1.2 Trillion Valuation Ahead of IPO, Up 41% Since March
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-09-16
According to this recap, OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a private funding round at a $1.2 trillion valuation ahead of a planned IPO — a 41% increase since March. If confirmed, it would set a new record for AI company valuations. The claim is unverified third-party reporting.
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