{
  "id": 10941881,
  "title": "OpenAI Reportedly Seeks $30 Billion at $1.4 Trillion Valuation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/openai-reportedly-seeks-30-billion-at-1-4-trillion-valuation",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:04:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/30/openai-reportedly-seeks-30-billion-at-1-4-trillion-valuation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OpenAI is reportedly in discussions with investors to raise a substantial $30 billion in a new funding round, which would propel the company's valuation to approximately $1.4 trillion, according to Bloomberg. However, the details of the talks remain preliminary and subject to change. The proposed valuation does not account for the additional capital that would be injected during this round.\n\nThe primary objective of this funding is to act as a bridge round prior to OpenAI's anticipated IPO. The company had previously postponed its plans for a public listing. CEO Sam Altman has explicitly ruled out an IPO in 2026, emphasizing that OpenAI aims to tackle safety concerns surrounding advanced AI systems before going public.\n\nIn March 2026, OpenAI had earlier secured $122 billion in a funding round, resulting in a post-money valuation of $852 billion. OpenAI's business has witnessed rapid growth, with its annualized revenue run rate surpassing $40 billion, roughly double its level at the end of 2025, as reported by Bloomberg. Earlier figures from August indicated that OpenAI's annualized recurring revenue had reached approximately $70 billion, with enterprise sales more than doubling since July and overall annualized revenue increasing by over 70% since the start of the third quarter, according to recent figures from Reuters. Consequently, the earlier $40 billion figure cited in August reports has become outdated.\n\nIf this funding round is successfully completed at the proposed terms, it would represent a significant increase from OpenAI's $852 billion valuation in March, positioning the company among the world's most highly valued private technology firms. According to Bloomberg, investors are still keen on increasing their stake in OpenAI ahead of its eventual public offering. However, OpenAI has not officially confirmed the proposed funding round or its terms.",
  "summary": "OpenAI is reportedly in talks with investors to raise at least $30 billion in a new funding round that would … Read More The post OpenAI Reportedly Seeks $30 Billion at $1.4 Trillion Valuation appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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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."
}