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Market Chatter: OpenAI Set to Receive $40 Billion Investment From SoftBank at $260 Billion Valuation
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Market Chatter: OpenAI Set to Receive $40 Billion Investment From SoftBank at $260 Billion Valuation
Feb 7, 2025 6:55 AM

09:34 AM EST, 02/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft ( MSFT )-backed (MSFT) OpenAI is set to receive a $40 billion primary investment from SoftBank at a $260 billion pre-money valuation, CNBC's David Faber reported Friday, citing sources.

The new funding would make SoftBank the AI startup's top backer, surpassing Microsoft ( MSFT ), according to the report.

OpenAI and SoftBank did not immediately reply to requests for comment from MT Newswires.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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