GoKawiilOpenAI cuts new funding round target to $20 billion from $30 billion
OpenAI is now seeking up to $20 billion in its latest funding round, down from an earlier target of $30 billion, CNBC confirmed, citing a person familiar with the matter. The Financial Times reported the round would value the company at $1.25 trillion post-money, with UAE investors and Coatue leading, and a Friday deadline set for investor commitments that led some to reduce their stakes.
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The reduced target comes amid a broader market wobble over AI spending, with investors questioning whether massive capital outlays on data centers and chips will pay off, as seen in sharp stock declines for Intel, Micron and Nvidia last week. This could suggest growing investor caution toward even the most prominent AI companies' valuations, though OpenAI has not commented on the reasons behind the scaled-back ask.
- OpenAI's funding target dropped from $30 billion to $20 billion, with the round still open and figures subject to change.
- The deal reportedly values OpenAI at $1.25 trillion post-money, led by UAE investors and Coatue.
- The news follows a rough week for AI-linked stocks, raising questions about returns on massive AI infrastructure spending.
Source: cnbc.com — Ashley Capoot Lora Kolodny, 2026-10-31
Published there as: “OpenAI pares fundraising goal, now seeking up to $20 billion in latest round”
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