OpenAI Funding Round on Track to Exceed $100 Billion
Published 2026-02-19Ingested 2026-02-25Foundation ModelsMedium⭐ Timeline Candidate
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OpenAI is reportedly close to finalizing the first phase of a new funding round expected to bring in more than $100 billion, according to Bloomberg. If completed, this would be a record-breaking financing deal for the AI startup, providing substantial additional capital to build out its artificial intelligence tools and infrastructure. CEO Sam Altman has been leading the effort. The sheer scale of this funding round underscores the continued and accelerating investor appetite for AI infrastruct
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