OpenAI Valuation Takes a $150 Billion Haircut Before 2027 IPO
Photo: CoinCentralOpenAI has reduced its funding goal to $20 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation. The company initially targeted $30 billion and a $1.4 trillion valuation. Investor concerns over AI spending and a tech stock sell-off led to the reduction. OpenAI is planning an IPO in 2027 and is racing against rival Anthropic. The funding round remains open, with investors from the United Arab Emirates leading alongside Coatue. The deal may provide OpenAI with the option to lease computing capacity in the region.
Valuation cut by $150 billion
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