OpenAI gets $11 billion funding at $1.25 trillion valuation, source says
Bloomberg says OpenAI has raised $11 billion so far as it seeks more capital ahead of a possible initial public offering.
- 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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Open A.I. made $11 billion in a $1.25 trillion round of funding, below the target of 1.5 trillion, with the participation of Soft Bank and MJX, amid the appetite of investors for artificial intelligence companies.
OpenAI gets $11 billion funding at $1.25 trillion valuation: Report
OpenAI completed a substantial funding round, securing $11 billion to increase its valuation to $1.25 trillion. The funding was finalized after the company scaled back its initial plans for over $30 billion. Citing market conditions, OpenAI has encountered shifting investor sentiment toward AI investments and infrastructure costs. Additional funds, which may raise the total to $20 billion, are expected to close soon.
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Brussels Morning Online NewspaperOpenAI secures $11 billion in new funding
OpenAI secures $11 billion in funding, valuing the company at $1.25 trillion, with SoftBank and MGX among the investors in this groundbreaking round.
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tippinsightsOpenAI Raises $11 Billion At $1.25 Trillion Valuation
The funding was wired to the company as of Friday. The remainder of the round, which could increase to as much as $20 billion in total, is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, one person said.
OpenAI raises $11 billion at $1.25 trillion valuation amid concerns over AI spending and regulation
OpenAI has secured $11 billion in the first tranche of a funding round valuing it at $1.25 trillion, with the total potentially reaching $20 billion. The fundraising comes amid a tech sell-off and growing investor concerns over AI spending and regulation.
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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