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OpenAI seeks $30B pre-IPO funding at $1.4T valuation, delaying IPO to focus on AI safety.

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29 Sep 2026
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OpenAI seeks $30B pre-IPO funding at $1.4T valuation, delaying IPO to focus on AI safety.

OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise at least $30 billion in a pre-IPO funding round, valuing the company at around $1.4 trillion. This follows a previous $122 billion raise at an $852 billion valuation earlier this year. The new funding round is intended as a bridge to its anticipated IPO, now postponed beyond 2026 as CEO Sam Altman prioritizes AI safety concerns. OpenAI's revenue has surged 70% since July, reaching $40 billion in August, driven by strategic focus areas like coding, highlighting strong investor interest ahead of its public debut.

OpenAI's reported $1.4 trillion valuation and $30 billion funding round provide context for the tech sector's market activity. For readers following technology stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 30, 2026 03:02 WIB: out of 150 priced US tech stocks, 63 rose and 87 fell. Notable movers include HubSpot Inc (HUBS) at USD 202.84 with a -5.10% change and 100% buy order activity, Atlassian Corporation PLC (TEAM) at USD 178.28 with a -5.04% change and 100% buy order activity, and NetEase Inc (NTES) at USD 120.95 with a +4.80% change and 80% buy order activity.

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