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OpenAI is raising at least $30 billion in a pre-IPO round that values the company at roughly $1.4 trillion, with a public debut now pushed to 2027. CEO Sam Altman delayed the IPO to focus on AI safety concerns, citing unacceptable existential risks.
- OpenAI's run-rate revenue jumped 70% since July, hitting $40 billion in August, driven by focus on coding capabilities
- The company previously raised $122 billion in March at an $852 billion valuation, but that round was supposed to be the last before going public
- Sam Altman explicitly ruled out a 2026 IPO, stating he won't accept a 10% chance of "killing everybody by the end of the decade"
OpenAI raised $122 billion in its latest funding round, marking the largest in Silicon Valley's history. The investment, which values the company at $852 billion, includes major contributions from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, and expands access for individual investors through ARK Invest's funds.
- OpenAI raised $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation—the largest funding round in Silicon Valley history, with Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank contributing $110 billion combined.
- Retail investors can now get exposure through ARK Invest ETFs (3% allocation in its $6 billion Innovation ETF) plus over $3 billion raised from wealthy individuals via banks.
- OpenAI shares are also showing up in mutual funds/ETFs from T. Rowe Price and Fidelity, signaling broadening mainstream investor access ahead of a possible IPO by year-end.