GoKawiilOpenAI raises $11 billion so far toward funding round valuing it at $1.25 trillion
OpenAI has secured $11 billion in a new funding round that values the company at $1.25 trillion, according to Bloomberg sources. The round hasn't closed yet and is expected to reach roughly $20 billion in the coming weeks, falling short of the $30 billion target Bloomberg reported OpenAI was pursuing in September.
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The shortfall against OpenAI's earlier $30 billion target, paired with reports that Anthropic's IPO buyers are eyeing a valuation as low as $1.1 trillion versus an expected $2 trillion, suggests investor appetite for AI valuations may be cooling. Growing political backlash over data centers following the Democratic midterm wins could be feeding anxiety about future regulation, which may be weighing on how much investors are willing to commit.
- OpenAI has raised $11 billion of an expected ~$20 billion round at a $1.25 trillion valuation.
- The amount falls short of the $30 billion OpenAI reportedly sought in September.
- Anthropic's IPO investors are reportedly considering a valuation far below its earlier $2 trillion target, hinting at broader AI market jitters.
Source: techcrunch.com — Lucas Ropek, 2026-11-06
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