OpenAI Is in Talks to Raise New Funding at Valuation of $100 Billion or More
- OpenAI would be second-most valuable US startup behind SpaceX
- Company also in talks for billions from G42 for chip venture
OpenAI is in early discussions to raise a fresh round of funding at a valuation at or above $100 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said, a deal that would cement the ChatGPT maker as one of the world’s most valuable startups.
Investors potentially involved in the fundraising round have been included in preliminary discussions, according to the people, who asked not to be identified to discuss private matters. Details like the terms, valuation and timing of the funding round haven’t yet been finalized and could still change, the people said.