OpenAI Targets $1.4 Trillion Valuation in New Funding Round

OpenAI is seeking at least $30 billion in a new bridge funding round, pushing its IPO target to 2027 while aiming for a $1.4 trillion valuation.

September 30, 2026, 04:41 PM·2 views

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OpenAI is initiating a bridge financing round aiming to raise at least $30 billion. This investment would value the company at approximately $1.4 trillion before the capital is injected.

The company has officially delayed its planned IPO from 2026 to 2027. CEO Sam Altman stated that the postponement is necessary to focus on AI safety and alignment efforts.

The firm's annualized revenue run-rate is currently nearing $70 billion. This figure represents an increase of over 70% since the beginning of the third quarter of 2026.

In March 2026, OpenAI completed a funding round that secured $122 billion, resulting in a post-money valuation of $852 billion. That round included participation from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank.