- OpenAI is negotiating a capital raise of up to $60 billion from current and potential new backers.
- NVIDIA could contribute up to $30 billion, Amazon between $10 billion and $20 billion, and Microsoft just under $10 billion.
- Amazon already backs rival Anthropic and may tie any OpenAI investment to cloud and commercial agreements.
- SoftBank completed a $41 billion stake in December and is reported to be considering additional investment.
- New funding would push OpenAI’s valuation above $800 billion; the company has converted to a for-profit structure and is planning an IPO.
OpenAI is in discussions to raise up to $60 billion from a mix of current and new investors, including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon, in talks reported this week, as stated in an industry report. According to that report, the proposed commitments could reshape the company’s capitalization and market standing. reported
Under the terms described, Nvidia could invest as much as $30 billion, while Amazon might provide between $10 billion and $20 billion and Microsoft just under $10 billion. The coverage noted commercial and cloud arrangements could influence Amazon’s decision, including possible expansion of server rentals and agreements to resell OpenAI products. said
The report also flagged that Amazon is a major investor in rival Anthropic, and that Microsoft and Nvidia hold smaller stakes there as well. Industry observers have raised concerns about circular financial relationships as infrastructure providers, cloud vendors, and AI firms increasingly invest in and buy services from one another.
Separately, reports said SoftBank, which completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI in December giving it an 11% stake, is eyeing additional investment of up to $30 billion. Reports
Analysts covering the story note that the proposed funding round would lift OpenAI’s valuation above $800 billion. The company has converted to a for-profit model and has begun preparing for an initial public offering.
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