importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-22T22:08:24Z

OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation Amid IPO Preparations

#ai #fundraising #startups #ipo #valuation

OpenAI is seeking a $30 billion funding round at a $1.25 trillion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO. This valuation could set a new record for private companies and influence competing AI firms like Anthropic's upcoming public offering.

Should OpenAI command an over $1 trillion valuation with this round, it would break records as the most highly valued private company ever.

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