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OpenAI Closes $11 Billion First Tranche at $1.25 Trillion Valuation
OpenAI raised $11 billion in a first funding round at a $1.25 trillion valuation, below earlier targets, signaling more cautious AI investment.
OpenAI has closed the first tranche of a larger funding round, securing $11 billion at a valuation of $1.25 trillion. The closing came in below the company’s earlier valuation and cash targets, reflecting a cooling in AI markets.
The reset marks a significant private-market signal that even leading AI labs are encountering greater investor price discipline. The terms of the initial portion point to a more measured fundraising environment for the sector.