OpenAI raises $8.3 billion at $300 billion valuation, months ahead of schedule

August 2, 2025

, By The Economic Times

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OpenAI has secured $8.3 billion in new funding, valuing the company at an estimated $300 billion, according to The New York Times. The oversubscribed round came months ahead of schedule, a part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to secure $40 billion this year.

Back in March, OpenAI shared plans to raise significant capital, with SoftBank expected to invest up to $30 billion by the end of the year. At that time, the company had already raised $2.5 billion from venture capital firms, aiming to bring in another $7.5 billion before year-end. However, the…

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OpenAI has secured $8.3 billion in new funding, valuing the company at an estimated $300 billion, according to The New York Times. The oversubscribed round came months ahead of schedule, a part of OpenAI’s broader strategy to secure $40 billion this year.

Back in March, OpenAI shared plans to raise significant capital, with SoftBank expected to invest up to $30 billion by the end of the year. At that time, the company had already raised $2.5 billion from venture capital firms, aiming to bring in another $7.5 billion before year-end. However, the…

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