OpenAI's new round expected to raise $30B at $1.4T valuation
nmasc_ · x · 2026-09-30
Scoop from Bloomberg reporters Rebecca Torrence, Ed Ludlow and Shirin Ghaffary: OpenAI's new fundraising round is expected to bring in at least $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion valuation. It's described as essentially a bridge round to cover the company's capital needs rather than a precursor to a near-term IPO.
Related event: OpenAI in Talks to Raise at Least $30 Billion at $1.4 Trillion Valuation(5 posts)→
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