OpenAI raises $110 billion from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank in the largest private funding round ever
newsOpenAI closed $110B at a $730B pre-money valuation. Amazon led with $50B, Nvidia and SoftBank each put in $30B. Full breakdown.12 min read
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OpenAI closed $110B at a $730B pre-money valuation. Amazon led with $50B, Nvidia and SoftBank each put in $30B. Full breakdown.12 min read
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