OpenAI reportedly discussing private raise at $1.2 trillion valuation ahead of IPO
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-09-21
- OpenAI is reportedly in talks for a private funding round at a valuation as high as $1.2 trillion ahead of its planned IPO.
- If completed, it would rank among the largest private raises ever and further inflate AI sector valuations.
Related event: OpenAI in Early Talks for Pre-IPO Round at $1.2 Trillion Valuation(4 posts)→
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