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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 29 September 2026•Updated 29 September 2026•
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OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding at $1.4 Trillion Valuation

Key Facts

1OpenAI is planning to raise $30 billion in a new funding round.
2The company's valuation could reach $1.4 trillion in this round according to reports.

OpenAI is planning to raise $30 billion in a new massive funding round. According to reports from investing.com, the company's valuation could reach $1.4 trillion following this investment cycle.

The company is seeking this capital to fuel its intensive artificial intelligence development and infrastructure requirements. This move comes amid a rapidly growing revenue run rate, which supports the company's escalating valuation in the private tech sector.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: Bloomberg reported on September 29, 2026, that the $30 billion funding round is structured as a pre-IPO investment. This classification indicates OpenAI's strategic progression toward an eventual public listing.

  2. Notable·

    Update: OpenAI has delayed its initial public offering (IPO) plans as it seeks to strengthen its competitive positioning. This decision comes amid intensifying competition with Anthropic, prompting the company to prioritize private funding rounds before entering the public markets.