OpenAI reportedly mulls private raise at $1.2T valuation ahead of IPO
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-09-21
OpenAI is reportedly discussing a private funding round at a $1.2 trillion valuation ahead of its IPO, per industry commentator Emmanuel Vivier — a staggering jump that signals accelerating pre-IPO capital moves. The report is third-party and unconfirmed by OpenAI.
The same post also mentions Amazon's Alexa for Shopping, which flags scams during checkout by spotting fake reviews and dubious sellers.
Related event: OpenAI in Early Talks for Pre-IPO Round at $1.2 Trillion Valuation(4 posts)→
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