OpenAI closed one of the largest private funding rounds in tech, raising $122 billion and pushing its post‑money valuation to $852 billion. The massive raise makes OpenAI one of the most valuable private companies and shows just how strong investor confidence is in the AI boom.
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Trade AMZN with leverageThe round was led by OpenAI’s major partners, Amazon (AMZN), Nvidia (NVDA), and SoftBank (SFTBY), with Microsoft (MSFT) also participating. Amazon committed up to $50 billion, while Nvidia and SoftBank each invested $30 billion, pointing to their deep alignment with OpenAI’s AI infrastructure push.
OpenAI also allowed individual investors to participate for the first time, raising over $3 billion through banks, a sign that interest in AI is expanding beyond traditional venture capital.
The company said the new capital will help it invest in massive compute infrastructure, build next-generation models, and expand AI deployment. OpenAI has already committed to spending more than $1.4 trillion on chips, data centers, and research in the coming years to keep up with demand.
Which Is the Best AI Stock to Buy?
OpenAI is still a private startup, but investors who want exposure to the AI boom can look to several publicly traded companies in the sector. TipRanks’ Best AI Stocks tool shows chipmaker Micron (MU), which is rated a Strong Buy, stands out for its potential gains.
With an average price target of $533.40, Micron’s shares currently offer the biggest upside of 57.89%.
