OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding at $1.25 Trillion Valuation
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On October 23, 2026, TechCrunch, citing CNBC, reported that OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation, led by Coatue and an UAE investor, with terms still under negotiation. If the valuation surpasses $1 trillion, OpenAI would become the most valuable private company in history. The report said OpenAI has also paused its IPO plans, and the UAE funding may come with compute cooperation agreements attached. The funding has not yet been finalized, and specific terms remain under negotiation.
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According to CNBC, OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation, led by Coatue and UAE investors, with terms still being negotiated. If the valuation exceeds $1 trillion, OpenAI would become the most valuable private company in history; the UAE funding may come with compute cooperation agreements.
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