OpenAI Seeks $30 Billion Funding Round with UAE Funds and BlackRock Participation
OpenAI is negotiating with several United Arab Emirates investment funds, including Abu Dhabi-based MGX, to anchor a $30 billion funding round, with UAE funds potentially contributing up to $10 billion. BlackRock is also in talks to join the syndicate. The fundraising aims for a valuation around $1.4 trillion, delaying OpenAI's initial public offering until next year to focus on AI safety. Previous rounds included investments from Middle Eastern backers and firms like Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 6 Oct, 01:43 am. Other outlets followed.