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OpenAI just raised another $40 billion round led by SoftBank
OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a new investment round led by SoftBank, vaulting the company to a $300 billion valuation. It’s the largest funding round for a private tech company in history, according to CNBC.
OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led new funding round
OpenAI said on Monday it would raise $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank Group at a $300 billion valuation to advance AI research, expand computational infrastructure and enhance its AI tools.
SoftBank Group Agrees to Lead $40 Billion Funding for OpenAI
SoftBank Group has agreed to lead a funding of up to $40 billion in a for-profit subsidiary of OpenAI, valuing the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion.

OpenAI is now valued at $300 billion

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OpenAI says it raised $40 bn at valuation of $300 bn
OpenAI on Monday said it raised $40 billion in a new funding round that valued the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, the biggest capital-raising session ever for a startup.
OpenAI is now valued at $300 billion as Sam Altman teases a more open model
OpenAI announced on Monday that it raised $40 billion in its latest funding round and is now valued at $300 billion.
OpenAI is ready to embrace an open weight AI model strategy
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced the company will release an 'open-weight' AI model, a strategic shift to compete with models like DeepSeek's R1 and Meta's Llama.
OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts
OpenAI said on Monday it would raise up to $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank Group at a $300 billion ...
Huge OpenAI funding round hinges on shedding nonprofit status
The ChatGPT maker is raising $40 billion, but it won’t get all of that money unless it transitions into a for-profit company.
OpenAI’s now worth more than Chevron after $300 billion valuation
The company at the heart of the artificial-intelligence revolution, OpenAI, just raised money at a $300 billion valuation, as ...
OpenAI funding round could be cut by $10 billion if for-profit conversion doesn't occur by year-end
The provision ramps up the pressure on OpenAI to convert into a for-profit entity, a plan that will need the blessing of ...
ChatGPT developer OpenAI secures $40 billion in SoftBank-led funding round at $300 billion valuation—Key things to know
OpenAI has secured $40 billion in fresh funding at a post-money valuation of $300 billion. Japan-based tech investment group ...
OpenAI Completes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion
The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.
OpenAI secures $40B funding, valuing ChatGPT maker at $300B
OpenAI announced a $40B new funding round which values the company at $300B. "We’re excited to be working in partnership with ...
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