OpenAI Aims to Raise Over $30 Billion Before Anthropic’s 2026 IPO
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OpenAI is racing to secure more than $30 billion in funding, targeting a valuation exceeding $1.4 trillion—an increase of 64% from March. Anthropic’s valuation has fallen from $2 trillion to roughly $1.5 trillion, widening the gap between the two AI giants to about $100 billion. The two companies differ on accounting methods and are both vying for long‑term capital. Market consensus now reflects a split in AI sector valuations, underscoring the competitive pressure on both firms as they prepare for their respective IPO timelines.
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OpenAI 计划在 Anthropic IPO 前完成超 300 亿美元融资
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- BeInCrypto · Oct 20, 15:00OpenAI Pursues $30 B Funding to Beat Anthropic’s Mid‑November IPO
OpenAI is reportedly raising about $30 billion before Anthropic’s expected mid‑November listing, potentially valuing the ChatGPT maker at over $1.4 trillion. The new target would be roughly 64% above OpenAI’s March valuation of $852 billion, while Anthropic’s valuation has fallen to about $1.5 trillion from a $2 trillion ask. The race reflects differing revenue accounting methods and a battle for the same pool of long‑term investors.
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- BeInCryptoSelectedOpenAI Pursues $30 B Funding to Beat Anthropic’s Mid‑November IPO
OpenAI is reportedly raising about $30 billion before Anthropic’s expected mid‑November listing, potentially valuing the ChatGPT maker at over $1.4 trillion. The new target would be roughly 64% above OpenAI’s March valuation of $852 billion, while Anthropic’s valuation has fallen to about $1.5 trillion from a $2 trillion ask. The race reflects differing revenue accounting methods and a battle for the same pool of long‑term investors.