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OpenAI Reportedly Seeks $30 Billion at $1.4 Trillion Valuation as Altman Rules Out 2026 IPO

Sep 30, 2026
TechCrunch
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Summary

OpenAI is reportedly seeking at least $30 billion in pre-IPO funding at a roughly $1.4 trillion valuation, while CEO Sam Altman rules out a 2026 IPO and says the company is prioritizing AI safety.

Key Points

  • OpenAI is reportedly negotiating a pre-IPO funding round of at least $30 billion at a roughly $1.4 trillion valuation.
  • OpenAI's run-rate revenue reportedly rises 70% since July to $40 billion in August after a strategic refocus on areas including coding.
  • CEO Sam Altman rules out an IPO in 2026, saying OpenAI prioritizes AI safety amid existential-risk warnings from researchers.

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