OpenAI Nears Record $100B Funding Round at $850B+ Valuation
The Largest Private Funding Round in History
OpenAI is closing in on a $100 billion funding round that would value the company at over $850 billion, according to Bloomberg and TechCrunch reporting on February 19, 2026. The deal has not yet been formally signed, but backers are expected to finalize their allocations before month's end.
Who's Investing
The round includes some of the biggest names in tech and finance: Amazon (reportedly up to $50 billion), SoftBank ($30 billion), Nvidia ($20 billion), and Microsoft. The mix of cloud providers, chip makers, and existing partners signals deep conviction in OpenAI's commercial trajectory.
A Second Phase Planned
After this first close, a second phase is expected to open to venture capital firms, sovereign wealth funds, and other large institutional investors. Total commitments could push well past the $100 billion headline figure.
Context: ChatGPT's Accelerating Growth
CEO Sam Altman has been bullish with employees, citing reaccelerating ChatGPT growth. The platform now serves over 150 million daily active users. OpenAI reportedly tripled revenue in 2025 and is on track to reach $12 billion in annualized revenue by mid-2026.
Source: TechCrunch
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