OpenAI closes record $122 billion round at $852 billion valuation, opens door to retail investors for the first time

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March 31, 2026, 9:17 PM

• •OpenAI's valuation reached $852 billion after securing $122 billion in its latest funding round.
• •The funding round included retail investors for the first time, raising $3 billion.
• •Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank are among the strategic investors.
• •OpenAI is focusing on revenue-generating products.

OpenAI secured $122 billion in its latest funding round, increasing its valuation to $852 billion, a significant rise from its previous valuation. The funding round included individual investors for the first time, signaling preparations for an anticipated IPO. Strategic investors like Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank played major roles, with Amazon's commitment being the largest. As OpenAI focuses on revenue-generating products, the company faces the challenge of justifying its substantial valuation and delivering on its promises.

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