https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-reportedly-weighs-new-funding-round-at-valuation-of-up-to-1-5-trillionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-reportedly-weighs-new-funding-round-at-valuation-of-up-to-1-5-trillionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-reportedly-weighs-new-funding-round-at-valuation-of-up-to-1-5-trillion#u73336Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:25:30 +0000OpenAI is evaluating a new financing round following approaches from its investors. Reported valuations for the company range from $1.2 trillion to $1.5 trillion. This capital raise is being considered as a step before the company pursues an initial public offering. The potential valuation suggests a significant increase in the company's perceived market value, which analysts suggest could positively impact associated AI partners like CoreWeave and Oracle.Why it mattersOpenAI is moving toward a public market debut. A high private valuation before an IPO establishes a price floor for publi