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OpenAI discusses a $30 billion funding round, with UAE funds considering up to $10 billion

3 sources · first seen 03:00 6 Oct · updated 07:30 6 Oct

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  • UAE funds have discussed investing as much as $10 billion altogether
  • BlackRock is also in talks to invest in the round

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OpenAI revenue and fundraising plans

OpenAI’s annualized revenue is nearing $70 billion, according to Axios. The company is targeting $30 billion in new funding at a valuation of around $1.4 trillion, excluding the money raised.

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3 reports · earliest 03:00
BloombergOpenAI in $30 Billion Round Talks With UAE Funds, BlackRock03:00MoneycontrolOpenAI looks to UAE for up to $10 billion as it lines up $30 billion round; BlackRock in talks06:58NDTV ProfitOpenAI In $30 Billion Round Talks With UAE Funds, BlackRock07:30