GeneralMedium•22 October 2026•
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OpenAI Nears $30B Funding Round Led by UAE Investors

Key Facts

1OpenAI is nearing a funding round of up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation.
2Investors from the United Arab Emirates and Coatue are leading the financing round.

OpenAI is nearing a funding round of up to $30 billion. CNBC reported that the financing is being conducted at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation, significantly increasing the company's capital base.

Investors from the United Arab Emirates and Coatue are leading the financing round. The company is seeking this capital to sustain its intensive AI development and infrastructure costs amid growing competition in the sector.