How much has OpenAI raised so far in this round?

OpenAI has reportedly raised $11 billion, and it could raise up to $9 billion in additional funding as part of the same round.

What valuation is expected for OpenAI?

The deal is expected to value OpenAI at $1.25 trillion, according to the report.

Who are the investors in this round?

The sources did not name the backers, but Microsoft Corp. is among possible participants, having contributed to at least four of OpenAI's previous rounds.

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OpenAI reportedly raises $11 billion at $1.25 trillion valuation

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What happened
OpenAI Group PBC reportedly raised $11 billion, with investors wiring funds today, and could raise up to $9 billion more as part of a round expected to value it at $1.25 trillion.
Why it matters
The cash gives OpenAI more room to cover its infrastructure costs while it remains private, and the round's potential to nearly double suggests investors are still willing to commit heavily despite the company's steep spending.

WHO IT HITSThis funding affects OpenAI's employees and enterprise customers by giving the company more financial runway to maintain and expand its AI products, and it signals to investors that large private AI deals remain attractive.

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Context & Analysis

OpenAI's latest reported raise comes after a March round of $122 billion that drew participation from Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon and about two dozen others. That history suggests the company can still attract large checks from major technology firms even as its spending commitments grow.

The new funds arrive as OpenAI prepares for a public listing sometime in 2027, and the company has more than $665 billion in chip and data center commitments, according to a July report. The cash infusion should help OpenAI finance those infrastructure expenses until the listing.

OpenAI's growth has also picked up after a first-half slowdown. President Greg Brockman said growth accelerated following the June launch of GPT-5.6 Sol, with ChatGPT Work and coding tools contributing. The reported round could put OpenAI on track to surpass Anthropic's market capitalization, though Anthropic hopes for a $1.5 trillion valuation in its own upcoming IPO.

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How much has OpenAI raised so far in this round?: OpenAI has reportedly raised $11 billion, and it could raise up to $9 billion in additional funding as part of the same round.
What valuation is expected for OpenAI?: The deal is expected to value OpenAI at $1.25 trillion, according to the report.
Who are the investors in this round?: The sources did not name the backers, but Microsoft Corp. is among possible participants, having contributed to at least four of OpenAI's previous rounds.

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