OpenAI2026-07-09 00:50:14OpenAI Nears $10 Billion Funding Round at $730 Billion Valuation, AI Arms Race Heats UpOpenAI is closing in on another $10 billion equity raise at a $730 billion pre-money valuation, pushing total funding toward $120 billion. ChatGPT now has over 900 million weekly users, while monthly expenses hit $4 billion. The non-profit arm plans $1 billion in AI safety grants for 2026.420
OpenAI2026-07-09 00:46:16OpenAI Nears $10 Billion New Funding at $730 Billion Valuation, Total Raised Could Hit $120 BillionOpenAI is close to closing a $10 billion equity round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation, pushing total fundraising to nearly $120 billion. The nonprofit arm also announced $1 billion in grants for AI safety in 2026. Monthly spending is around $4 billion, but user growth remains robust.440
OpenAI2026-07-08 14:54:13OpenAI Raises $122 Billion at $852 Billion Valuation in Record Private Funding RoundOpenAI closed a $122 billion financing round on March 31, 2026, lifting its post-money valuation to $852 billion. The company said the capital will support compute infrastructure, model development, chips, and product expansion.500
OpenAI2026-07-08 14:52:15OpenAI Raises $122 Billion in Record Funding Round, Valuation Hits $852 BillionOpenAI closed a $122 billion funding round on March 31, 2026, with a post-money valuation of $852 billion, setting a new private capital record. Amazon led with $50 billion, while Nvidia and Softbank each contributed $30 billion. Funds will fuel infrastructure, chip development, and a unified AI superapp.460
Sam Altman2026-06-26 13:41:04Sam Altman's Investment Empire: 400 Companies, Over 10 with Deep OpenAI TiesAccording to Foresight, Sam Altman's personal investment portfolio spans approximately 400 companies, with over 10 having deep business ties to OpenAI. This raises concerns about conflicts of interest in tech leadership.510
