OpenAI nears up to $30B funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation
kimmonismus · x · 2026-10-23
According to CNBC, OpenAI is close to finalizing a funding round of up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation, led by investors from the UAE and Coatue. The valuation would exceed Anthropic's last private round, while Anthropic is aiming for a significantly higher valuation in a potential IPO. The financing is positioned as a bridge ahead of a possible IPO.
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