According to The Information, ChatGPT manufacturer OpenAI has already negotiated its $40 billion financing with Saudi PIF, India's Reliance Industries, and an existing shareholder, Abu Dhabi Investment Group MGX. The report quoted people familiar with the financing situation as saying that each of these investors is likely to invest at least hundreds of millions of dollars. Led by SoftBank, OpenAI is seeking to raise more capital to drive its model development and ambitious infrastructure program “Stargate.” Two people familiar with the matter said that earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with India's Minister of Electronics and Information Technology to discuss India's plans to create a low-cost artificial intelligence ecosystem. Afterwards, Altman also plans to visit the UAE to discuss financing matters with Abu Dhabi investment group MGX. The Microsoft-backed startup is also discussing raising at least $100 million each from Coatue and Founders Fund, adding that the company also expects to raise an additional $17 billion in 2027, the report said.

Zhitongcaijing · 06/12 01:09
According to The Information, ChatGPT manufacturer OpenAI has already negotiated its $40 billion financing with Saudi PIF, India's Reliance Industries, and an existing shareholder, Abu Dhabi Investment Group MGX. The report quoted people familiar with the financing situation as saying that each of these investors is likely to invest at least hundreds of millions of dollars. Led by SoftBank, OpenAI is seeking to raise more capital to drive its model development and ambitious infrastructure program “Stargate.” Two people familiar with the matter said that earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with India's Minister of Electronics and Information Technology to discuss India's plans to create a low-cost artificial intelligence ecosystem. Afterwards, Altman also plans to visit the UAE to discuss financing matters with Abu Dhabi investment group MGX. The Microsoft-backed startup is also discussing raising at least $100 million each from Coatue and Founders Fund, adding that the company also expects to raise an additional $17 billion in 2027, the report said.