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OpenAI Closes Record 22 Billion Funding Round at 52 Billion Valuation

4 min read 842 words April 1, 2026 4 sources

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OpenAI's record 22 billion funding round signals Silicon Valley's unprecedented bet on AI infrastructure and sets the stage for the company's long-awaited IPO.

OpenAI has completed one of the largest funding rounds in tech history, raising 22 billion at an 52 billion valuation...

“Enterprise revenue now makes up more than 40% of revenue, and is on track to reach parity with consumer by the end of 2026.”

— OpenAI, Company Statement

22BTotal funding raised

52BPost-money valuation

B/moMonthly recurring revenue

900MWeekly active ChatGPT users

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