OpenAI is preparing to finalize a massive investment round worth $40 billion, bringing its valuation to $300 billion.
The funding round is led by SoftBank, with participation from Magnetar Capital, Coatue Management, Founders Fund, and Altimeter Capital Management.
According to Bloomberg, the investment will be completed in two phases. The first phase, valued at $10 billion, will include a $7.5 billion investment from SoftBank, while the remaining $2.5 billion will come from a coalition of investors.
The second phase will involve a $22.5 billion investment from SoftBank, with an additional $7.5 billion from other investors.
This upcoming funding round is set to be the largest in history, following OpenAI’s previous round of $6.6 billion in October 2024.
