Open AI & Microsoft | Restructuring on the Horizon
The Open AI-Microsoft restructuring deal represents a watershed moment for the tech industry that extends far beyond a single company's IPO ambitions. At a staggering $500 billion valuation, OpenAI is now worth more than most S&P 500 companies, with Microsoft securing a $170 billion stake that fundamentally alters the competitive landscape in enterprise AI.
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How OpenAI Raised Billions — & Changed Startup Fundraising Forever
In this episode of Capital Compass, we explore OpenAI’s groundbreaking fundraising journey — from launching as a nonprofit in 2015 to raising over $11 billion and reaching a $86B valuation (later, $300 billion following a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank). Learn how OpenAI navigated the capital landscape with an unconventional “capped-profit” model, partnered strategically with Microsoft, and still attracted top-tier VCs like Thrive, Sequoia, Khosla, and a16z.
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