November 9, 2026

OpenAI Closes $11 Billion Funding Round with SoftBank and MGX Participation

Erbil:OpenAI has successfully secured $11 billion in new funding, marking the initial phase of a financing round that values the company at $1.25 trillion.

According to Wam, this $11 billion represents only a segment of OpenAI's broader aim to raise up to $30 billion. The valuation of the company has decreased from an initially sought $1.5 trillion to the current $1.25 trillion.

SoftBank and MGX were among the participants in this funding round, contributing to the substantial financial boost for OpenAI.