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OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details of the agreement, a report from The Information suggests that the deal is valued at under $400 million and paid in stock, according to sources familiar with the matter. OpenAI has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the exact valuation.
The acquisition underscores OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its AI development infrastructure. Neptune’s tracking platform is already used internally by OpenAI to debug and monitor the training of its GPT large language models, a core component of the company’s rapidly evolving product lineup. Beyond OpenAI, Neptune’s technology supports major global enterprises—including Samsung, Roche, and HP—highlighting its value across industries relying on large-scale machine learning operations.
Neptune originated as an internal tool at Deepsense before becoming an independent startup in 2018. Since then, it has secured more than $18 million in funding and built a strong reputation in the MLops and AI development community for its reliable experiment-tracking capabilities.
The acquisition comes during a period of significant momentum for OpenAI. In October, the company reached a valuation of roughly $500 billion after employees and former employees sold about $6.6 billion worth of shares. While Microsoft-backed OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO that could value the firm at up to $1 trillion, recent comments from the company’s CFO, Sarah Friar, indicate that going public is not an immediate priority.
In addition to the Neptune acquisition, OpenAI has also taken a stake in Thrive Holdings. This partnership aims to integrate artificial intelligence into traditional sectors such as accounting and IT services, further expanding OpenAI’s influence beyond the tech industry as it continues shaping the future of AI-driven innovation.
