OpenAI is reported to be discussing a $150 billion valuation

On September 12th, according to people familiar with the matter, OpenAI is reported to be discussing raising funds at a valuation of 150 billion US dollars, after the Wall Street Journal reported that the valuation was 100 billion US dollars at the end of August. The company hopes to raise about 6.50 billion US dollars from investors and is discussing raising 5 billion US dollars from bank debt. According to people familiar with the matter, negotiations are still ongoing, and the specific figure may change. According to foreign media reports, this round of financing will be led by Thrive Capital. Microsoft, the company's largest investor, will also participate, and Apple and Nvidia have also been in talks about investment matters.