ChatGPT parent company OpenAI is in talks for a $100 billion funding round — setting the stage for a $1 trillion IPO filing in 2026

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OpenAI is beginning discussions with investors to secure additional funding, potentially valuing the company around $750 billion. Reports suggest they’re aiming to raise as much as $100 billion (according to The Information).

If the agreement is finalized, OpenAI’s value could increase by 50% from its estimated $500 billion valuation in October. This potential rise follows a recent share sale of $6.6 billion involving current and former employees.

The investment round included funding from several firms, such as SoftBank, Thrive Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, MGX (backed by Abu Dhabi), and T. Rowe Price.

Microsoft is planning a stock market launch that could be one of the biggest ever, potentially valuing the company at around $1 trillion. Reuters reports that the company behind ChatGPT is preparing for this and could officially apply to regulators as soon as the latter half of 2026.

This announcement follows a recent report indicating OpenAI is discussing a potential $10 billion investment from Amazon. If finalized, this deal would give OpenAI a strong advantage in attracting further investment and would also involve using Amazon’s Trainium chips to power its artificial intelligence development.

OpenAI is reportedly seeking a large amount of funding, likely because investor enthusiasm is cooling and it’s becoming clear that making money from generative AI is proving difficult for major tech companies. This suggests a need to secure resources to ensure OpenAI can continue operating and developing its technology despite growing concerns about the future of AI investment.

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2025-12-18 16:09