https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-aiming-for-new-30-billion-funding-round-at-a-1-25-trillion-valuationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-aiming-for-new-30-billion-funding-round-at-a-1-25-trillion-valuationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-aiming-for-new-30-billion-funding-round-at-a-1-25-trillion-valuation#u158409Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:23 +0000OpenAI is closing in on a massive funding round to raise up to $30 billion, pushing its pre-money valuation to $1.25 trillion. Investors from the United Arab Emirates and Coatue are leading the financing agreement for the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company. This capital injection is engineered to serve as a financial bridge toward an initial public offering slated for 2027. Some sources indicate the company initially pitched an even higher price before trimming its target.Why it mattersSurpassing a one trillion dollar valuation makes this the most highly valued private company