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OpenAI accelerates fundraising ahead of Anthropic IPO

Published Monday, October 19, 2026 · Updated October 20

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  • OpenAI was last valued at $852 billion in March this year, after a record-breaking $122 billion funding round, including a commitment from Amazon.com, which agreed to invest up to $50 billion in the lab.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes the intense competition between OpenAI and Anthropic for capital and investor attention, highlighting OpenAI's strategic move to secure funding before Anthropic's IPO to avoid direct comparisons and potential investor scrutiny.

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