OpenAI Raises $6.6 Billion in Funds at $157 Billion Value
Published On Oct 2, 2024, 6:03 PM
OpenAI has successfully raised $6.6 billion in funding, leading to a valuation of $157 billion. This funding round was backed by several key investors, including Thrive Capital and Microsoft, with Microsoft contributing an additional $750 million to its previous investment of $13 billion. OpenAI plans to use this influx of cash to expand its AI research and enhance computing capabilities. The significant valuation has sparked discussions in Silicon Valley regarding the potential for OpenAI to go public, given projections of generating over $10 billion in revenue next year.