OpenAI Lowers Valuation Target to $1.25 Trillion Ahead of Funding Round and IPO
OpenAI is negotiating a fresh funding round of up to $30 billion, lowering its valuation target from $1.4 trillion to $1.25 trillion amid investor caution. This revised valuation still represents nearly a 50% increase from its previous $852 billion valuation raised in March. The funding aims to support OpenAI's growth and computing needs ahead of a potential IPO planned for 2027. Investor hesitancy reflects broader market concerns about AI spending and returns, with commitments expected to finalize soon.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 (52/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 23 Oct, 02:20 am. Other outlets followed.