SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI

OpenAI said to be in talks to raise $40B at a $340B valuation
OpenAI may have billions of dollars in the bank. But it's gearing up to raise billions more, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
SoftBank in talks to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI
SoftBank is in talks to invest in OpenAI, potentially deepening the relationship between the two companies that are already planning an artificial-intelligence infrastructure initiative.
OpenAI in talks for investment round valuing it up to $340 billion, WSJ reports
OpenAI is in talks for an investment round to raise nearly $40 billion that would value the AI startup at up to $340 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at $300 billion valuation, sources say
SoftBank Group is negotiating to lead a $40 billion funding round for AI developer OpenAI, which could value the company at $300 billion. This move comes as competition heats up with Chinese startup DeepSeek's low-cost AI model.
SoftBank set to invest billions more in Stargate co-partner OpenAI
The Japanese investment holding company could potentially increase its investment in OpenAI, following the two companies already partnering up for The Stargate Project, which includes other investors such as Oracle and Emirati investment firm MGX.
OpenAI in Talks for Huge Investment Round Valuing It Up to $300 Billion
SoftBank would lead the $40 billion round for the ChatGPT maker, some of which would go to the Stargate AI infrastructure venture.
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, FT reports
SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion into ChatGPT owner OpenAI and become the AI firm's largest financial backer, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to expand into the sector.
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OpenAI in talks to raise up to $40B that would value ChatGPT owner at $340B: report
Some of the funding would be used to help cover OpenAI’s $18 billion commitment to the recently announced Stargate project.
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