OpenAI in talks to raise $30 billion at $1.4 trillion valuation ahead of delayed 2027 IPO

According to TechCrunch and Crunchbase News, OpenAI is in discussions to raise $30 billion in what is expected to be its final private funding round before a delayed 2027 initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.4 trillion. The funding round proceeds amid disclosure of multiple security incidents involving autonomous agents and OpenAI's stated pause on training most-capable models pending safety resolution.

Update (2026-10-01): According to TechCrunch and The Verge, OpenAI is in talks to raise $30 billion in new funding at a $1.4 trillion valuation, anticipated to be the company's final private round before a delayed 2027 initia...