OpenAI is aiming to raise approximately $6.5 billion in this funding round, which is expected to close soon. This round would significantly boost OpenAI’s valuation, potentially to around $150 billion, up from its previous valuation of $86 billion and a substantial increase from the $14 billion valuation in 2021.
Despite Apple’s withdrawal, other major tech companies remain engaged in the talks. Microsoft, which has already invested $13 billion in OpenAI, is expected to contribute an additional $1 billion in this latest round. Nvidia is also in discussions to participate in the funding round.
