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OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion. According to a report published by The Information on Wednesday, the artificial intelligence leader may be seeking to raise tens of billions of dollars, with the total funding amount possibly reaching as high as $100 billion.
The report cited people familiar with the matter, noting that the talks are still at an early stage and that details could change. Reuters, which also reported on the development, stated that it was not immediately able to independently verify the claims. If confirmed, this funding round would mark one of the largest capital raises in corporate history and position OpenAI among the most valuable private companies globally.
OpenAI has seen explosive growth over the past two years, driven largely by the global adoption of ChatGPT and increasing demand for generative artificial intelligence across industries such as finance, healthcare, education, software development, and media. The company has also strengthened its partnership with Microsoft, which has already invested billions of dollars and integrated OpenAI’s technology into products like Azure, Microsoft 365, and Copilot.
A valuation of $750 billion would reflect investor confidence in OpenAI’s long-term strategy, including its advanced AI models, enterprise solutions, and infrastructure investments. The company has been expanding its computing capabilities to support increasingly complex AI systems, a move that requires enormous capital and long-term financial backing.
The potential fundraising effort comes amid intensifying competition in the AI sector, with major technology companies and startups racing to develop more powerful and efficient models. Securing a significant amount of new funding could give OpenAI a substantial advantage by accelerating research, scaling operations, and maintaining its leadership in artificial intelligence innovation.
While OpenAI has not publicly commented on the report, market observers note that such a funding round, if finalized, could reshape the AI investment landscape and signal a new era of mega-valuations for companies at the forefront of generative AI.
