{
  "id": 10930035,
  "title": "OpenAI pursues $30 billion round at $1.4 trillion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/openai-pursues-30-billion-round-at-1-4-trillion",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:16:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/openai-pursues-30-billion-round-at-1-4-trillion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI is in talks to secure at least $30 billion in fresh capital at a valuation of approximately $1.4 trillion, as the company behind ChatGPT reverts to private markets following a delay in preparations for an initial public offering. Investors are eager to back the fast-growing firm, which has seen revenue skyrocket in recent months. The proposed financing would keep OpenAI privately held, providing additional resources for the future. OpenAI's valuation has increased significantly since its last funding round in March, when it raised $122 billion at a $852 billion post-money valuation. The company's chief executive, Sam Altman, has also delayed expectations of a 2026 IPO, citing safety concerns surrounding rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.",
  "summary": "OpenAI is seeking at least $30 billion in fresh capital at a valuation of about $1.4 trillion before the new investment, as the ChatGPT maker turns again to private markets after delaying plans for an initial public offering. Discussions with prospective investors remain at an early stage and terms could change, people familiar with the fundraising have said. Investor demand is driving the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}