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OpenAI in talks to raise at least $30B at $1.4T pre-money valuation, sources say

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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise at least $30 billion in a new funding round at a pre-money valuation of around $1.4 trillion, according to people familiar with the matter. The round is described as a bridge round intended to provide capital in place of an IPO, and is expected to be the company's last before a delayed public debut in 2027.

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  1. Techmeme
    Sources: OpenAI aims to raise at least $30B at a pre-money valuation of around $1.4T, meant to be a bridge round to provide it with capital in place of an IPO (Bloomberg)

    Bloomberg : Sources: OpenAI aims to raise at least $30B at a pre-money valuation of around $1.4T, meant to be a bridge round to provide it with capital in place of an IPO — OpenAI aims to raise at least $30 billion from investors in a new round of funding, according to people familiar with the matter …

  2. Hacker Newsspenvo
    OpenAI Targets $30B in New Funding at $1.4T ValueHN
  3. TechCrunch AIMarina Temkin
    OpenAI repotedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation

    The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.

  4. TechCrunch AIMarina Temkin
    OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation

    The new round is anticipated to be the company's last before its delayed 2027 public debut.

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