OpenAI races to raise R$ 163.5 billion before Anthropic’s IPO
Summary
OpenAI is racing to secure investor commitments ahead of Anthropic’s planned market debut. The company is seeking roughly $30 billion in funding and could reach a valuation above $1.4 trillion. OpenAI is moving quickly to beat direct comparisons with Anthropic and to lock in capital from major backers such as SoftBank and MGX. The company also needs additional funds to support infrastructure spending and strengthen its balance sheet as it targets a possible IPO in 2027.
Funding
Amount
$30.0B
Total raised
Date
October 20, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Reuters Greenhouse
Lead investors
Company
openai.com
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
No sectors detected
Functions
Developer and IT Infrastructure
Development Platforms
Linked Companies
OpenAI
$25M to $50M