OpenAI Raises Record $122 Billion, Hits $2 Billion Monthly Revenue Milestone

Artificial intelligence leader OpenAI has closed a $122 billion funding round at an $852 billion valuation, making it the most valuable startup ever. The round was anchored by Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and existing investor Microsoft, attracting a broad roster of global institutions including BlackRock, Fidelity, Sequoia, Temasek, and individual investors, who contributed over $3 billion.

Revenue Growth and User Base Expansion

OpenAI now reports $2 billion in monthly revenue, up from $1 billion per quarter at the end of 2024. The company serves more than 900 million weekly ChatGPT users, with over 50 million subscribers. Enterprise adoption accounts for more than 40% of revenue and is projected to reach parity with consumer business by the end of 2026.

Strategic Infrastructure and AI Superapp Plans

OpenAI continues to invest heavily in compute infrastructure, spanning cloud partnerships with Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, and Google Cloud, as well as custom silicon through Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. The company is developing a unified AI “superapp” that combines ChatGPT, Codex, browsing, and agentic capabilities into a single product, aiming to translate model improvements directly into mainstream adoption.

At $852 billion, OpenAI’s valuation surpasses nearly all public companies, placing it alongside Berkshire Hathaway and above Visa, JPMorgan Chase, and Samsung, cementing its position as a global AI powerhouse.

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