OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal at more than $850B valuation
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Source: TechCrunchFebruary 19, 2026
Summary
OpenAI is raising over $100 billion at a valuation exceeding $850 billion, with major investors like Amazon, SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft participating in the deal. The company is burning through cash while working toward profitability and is testing advertisements in ChatGPT for free users as a potential revenue strategy.
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Original source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/19/openai-reportedly-finalizing-100b-deal-at-more-than-850b-valuation/
First tracked: February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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