OpenAI nears up to $30 billion funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation led by UAE investors

OpenAI is close to finalizing a new funding round that is meant to be a bridge to its 2027 IPO, sources familiar with the matter tell CNBC.

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2026-10-22 20:41 · CNBC Technology
OpenAI nears up to $30 billion funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation led by UAE investors

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