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OpenAI Nears $40 Billion SoftBank-Led Funding Round, Valuing Company at $300 Billion

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March 27, 2025
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  • OpenAI is finalizing a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank Group, with participation from Magnetar Capital, Coatue Management, Founders Fund, and Altimeter Capital.
  • The funding round would value OpenAI at $300 billion, nearly double its previous valuation of $157 billion in October 2024.
  • SoftBank will invest $7.5 billion initially, followed by $22.5 billion later this year, with other investors contributing $10 billion in total.
  • OpenAI expects to triple its revenue to $12.7 billion in 2025 and more than double it to $29.4 billion in 2026, but it does not anticipate being cash-flow positive until 2029.

What Happened?

OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT and a leader in artificial intelligence, is close to securing a record-breaking $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank Group. The deal, which includes contributions from Magnetar Capital, Coatue Management, Founders Fund, and Altimeter Capital, would value the company at $300 billion.

SoftBank plans to invest $7.5 billion initially, with an additional $22.5 billion later this year. Other investors will contribute $10 billion across two tranches. This funding round highlights the extraordinary pace of growth in the AI sector and investor confidence in OpenAI’s potential, despite its significant costs and long path to profitability.


Why It Matters?

This funding round underscores the growing global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and OpenAI’s dominant position in the industry. With projected revenue growth from $3.7 billion in 2024 to $12.7 billion in 2025 and $29.4 billion in 2026, OpenAI is scaling rapidly. However, the company faces high costs for chips, data centers, and talent, and does not expect to achieve cash-flow positivity until 2029.

For SoftBank, this investment represents a major bet on AI, complementing its other initiatives like the Stargate Project in Texas. The deal also signals a broader trend of massive capital inflows into AI, as companies and investors race to capitalize on the transformative potential of the technology.


What’s Next?

OpenAI’s ability to sustain its rapid growth will depend on its continued innovation in AI and its ability to monetize its products effectively. Investors will closely watch how the company manages its high costs and whether it can meet its ambitious revenue projections.

SoftBank’s significant financial commitment raises questions about its ability to balance this investment with its other ventures, as concerns about its financial stability have already surfaced. Additionally, the broader AI industry will likely see increased competition as other players seek to challenge OpenAI’s dominance.


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