OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation

OpenAI is reportedly discussing a pre-IPO funding round of at least $30 billion that would value the company at about $1.4 trillion, Bloomberg reported. The financing would act as a bridge to a postponed public offering expected in 2027, after the company decided not to pursue an IPO in 2026 to focus on AI safety.

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OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation

Why It Matters

A $30 billion pre-IPO infusion at a $1.4 trillion valuation would significantly increase the private financing scale for a leading AI firm and reshape market expectations ahead of its delayed public debut. The move follows rapid revenue growth and comes as investors seek access to OpenAI before it lists.

Key Facts

Reported funding sought: $30 billion
Reported valuation in talks: $1.4 trillion
Purpose of the round: Pre-IPO bridge round ahead of anticipated 2027 public debut
Recent run-rate revenue: $40 billion in August
Revenue growth: 70% jump in run-rate revenue since July

Bloomberg reported that OpenAI is in discussions with investors about raising at least $30 billion in a pre-IPO financing round that would value the company at roughly $1.4 trillion. According to the report, the expected round would serve as a bridge to a public offering now slated for 2027 after OpenAI ruled out pursuing an IPO in 2026.

The discussions come amid strong revenue momentum at the ChatGPT maker. Bloomberg said OpenAI’s run-rate revenue rose about 70% since July, reaching $40 billion in August. The company’s recent strategic emphasis on areas such as coding products was cited as a factor in that growth.

This potential raise follows a much larger private round earlier in the year: in March OpenAI reportedly secured $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation. CEO Sam Altman has since prioritized AI safety over an immediate public debut; he told Fortune he was unwilling to accept what he framed as an elevated existential-risk profile to accelerate an IPO.

Bloomberg reported the fundraising talks; TechCrunch, which sought comment from OpenAI, did not receive a response. If completed, the new round would expand the company's private capitalization ahead of its delayed market debut and reflect continuing investor appetite for exposure to the AI leader.