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OpenAI's $122B “VC Round” Is Vendor Deals, Contingent Capital, and a Guaranteed Return It Arguably Can't Afford
OpenAI recently concluded a $122 billion investment round, valuing the company at $852 billion post-money. Major contributions came from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank ($110 billion), with the rest from diverse institutional and individual investors. This article analyzes the financial details, also noting a separate $10 billion joint venture under negotiation with private equity firms, offering a guaranteed 17.5% return and early access to OpenAI models.
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