OpenAI Reportedly Nears $30B Funding Round at $1.25T Valuation Ahead of Potential 2027 IPO

OpenAI is reportedly nearing a funding round of up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation, below the approximately $1.4 trillion valuation previously discussed, according to CNBC and Bloomberg.
The revised figure would still represent an increase of nearly $400 billion from the company's reported $852 billion valuation in March.
The financing is being described as a potential bridge toward an initial public offering. CNBC reports that CFO Sarah Friar has indicated to employees that a 2027 listing is likely.
However, the fundraising terms remain unconfirmed, and an IPO has not been formally announced. The lower proposed valuation may reflect changing investor expectations, financing negotiations or broader market conditions.