OpenAI has successfully raised $110 billion in a record-breaking private funding round, making it one of the largest financings in tech history. The round attracted major institutional investors, including Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, with Amazon contributing about $50 billion, and Nvidia and SoftBank each investing roughly $30 billion.
“This unprecedented funding round reflects the growing confidence in OpenAI’s mission to scale AI safely and effectively,” said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. “With these resources, we can accelerate research, expand infrastructure, and bring advanced AI capabilities to more people and businesses worldwide.”
The funding significantly increases OpenAI’s valuation, estimated at $730 billion, and positions the company to strengthen strategic partnerships, most notably with Amazon Web Services for AI computing.
“Investing in OpenAI is investing in the future of intelligent technologies,” said a spokesperson from Amazon. “This partnership enables us to jointly push the boundaries of AI innovation at a global scale.”
This massive capital injection comes amid surging global demand for AI solutions. Analysts note that it gives OpenAI a stronger footing ahead of a potential initial public offering later in 2026. “The AI landscape is evolving rapidly, and this round ensures OpenAI remains at the forefront of that transformation,” said an industry analyst at CB Insights.
The investment underscores continued confidence in AI as a transformative force across industries, from cloud computing and robotics to natural language processing and generative AI.
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