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Stripe to acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for over $7 billion

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16 Aug 2026
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Stripe is set to acquire OpenRouter, an AI gateway startup that offers access to multiple AI models, for more than $7 billion. OpenRouter, valued at $1.3 billion after a $113 million Series B funding round, provides users with a single platform to choose AI models based on their needs and budget, avoiding vendor lock-in. The startup has 8 million users globally and access to over 400 AI models. This acquisition could strengthen Stripe's position in AI services by integrating diverse AI capabilities into its offerings.

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