Investors are reportedly funding OpenAI with another $30 billion, which would put the ChatGPT developer’s worth above $1.4 trillion — roughly 64% more than its March figure of $852 billion.
On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that OpenAI has entered early-stage talks for a new funding round, citing people familiar with the matter. Investor demand is fueling those negotiations, according to Cointelegraph‘s report. The fundraising effort follows OpenAI’s push for its long-delayed public debut, which now arrives no earlier than 2027.
Altman’s Public Debut Warning
Earlier this month, CEO Sam Altman said that going public in 2026 would be “ill-advised.” He cited the company’s focus on AI safety as his reasoning. OpenAI confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering with the US Securities and Exchange Commission in June.
“Going public in 2026 would be ill-advised.”
Safety Talk at the UN
Earlier this month, Altman addressed the United Nations Security Council on the dangers posed by more powerful AI systems. At the time, OpenAI was weighing whether to delay its own public debut.
The Rival’s Schedule
This year, Anthropic, which created Claude, is pushing forward with plans for a public offering, and it could put the company’s worth above $2 trillion.
| Company | Proposed valuation |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | $1.4 trillion |
| Anthropic | More than $2 trillion |
The Numbers Behind the Raise
OpenAI’s latest funding round values the company at around $1.4 trillion, up from its $852 billion valuation in March, when it secured $122 billion. That earlier figure was roughly 64% lower than the current valuation. The new round itself brings another $30 billion to the total raised.
What the Report Says
The Bloomberg report describes the talks as still in early stages, according to its sources, without naming any investors or specifying the terms.
The Bottom Line
OpenAI is raising funds even as it pushes back its initial public offering years into the future. With a reported valuation of $1.4 trillion, it lands among a select few companies, though Anthropic’s own planned IPO could end up exceeding that figure.
Source material: “OpenAI valuation could hit $1.4T in new funding round: Report,” Cointelegraph.
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