August 1, 2025:
OpenAI Secures $8.3B, Revenue Soars to $13B - OpenAI reportedly raised $8.3 billion in a funding round led by Dragoneer, amid strong investor interest following its impressive revenue growth. The company's annualized revenue recently surpassed $13 billion, with 5 million paying business customers. The funding round may total up to $40 billion, with SoftBank potentially contributing $30 billion, contingent on OpenAI's restructuring.
OpenAI's initiatives, including the OpenAI for Countries program and plans for new data centers, have bolstered investor confidence. Meanwhile, rival Anthropic is also pursuing significant funding to support its expanding operations.
