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OpenAI gets $11 billion funding at $1.25 trillion valuation, source says

The round could reach $20 billion and is expected to close in coming weeks, according to Bloomberg, after earlier targets reached $30 billion.

  • On Friday, November 6, 2026, OpenAI reportedly raised $11 billion in a new funding round that values the AI lab at $1.25 trillion, according to Bloomberg.
  • Bloomberg reported that OpenAI originally sought $30 billion in this round, but current figures fall well short of that initial target.
  • The funding round remains open and is expected to close in the coming weeks, with the total potentially reaching about $20 billion according to Bloomberg.
  • Potential buyers are eyeing a lower valuation for Anthropic, with estimates dropping to $1.1 trillion compared to the $2 trillion investors anticipated roughly a month ago.
  • OpenAI previously delayed plans to go public, though current expectations suggest the company will pursue an IPO at some point next year.
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According to Bloomberg, the ChatGPT developer is valued at $1.25 trillion. OpenAI has lowered its targets due to the sale of AI shares and concerns about high costs.

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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