https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-targets-30-billion-in-new-funding-at-1-4-trillion-valueContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-targets-30-billion-in-new-funding-at-1-4-trillion-valuehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-targets-30-billion-in-new-funding-at-1-4-trillion-value#u103226Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:46:13 +0000OpenAI is in early talks to raise approximately $30 billion in a new funding round at a valuation of $1.4 trillion, excluding the new capital. This mega-round serves as a financial bridge as the company delays its initial public offering. CEO Sam Altman stated there is currently no IPO timeline, as he requires safety cases to be established before the company goes public. The funding target aims to position OpenAI's valuation above that of its competitor, Anthropic.Why it mattersThe move signals a shift toward private capital to sustain growth while managing the risks associated with publ