OpenAI in early talks on new funding round at $1.2 trillion valuation, up ~40%
Beth_Kindig · x · 2026-09-20
OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions for a new funding round valuing the firm at $1.2 trillion — about a 40% jump from its March valuation of $852 billion, per analyst Beth Kindig. The post also tags Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Nvidia. Third-party report, not yet officially confirmed.
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