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Sep 12, 2024

OpenAI said to raise $6.5B at $150B in new funding round

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All times are ET.

1. OpenAI said to raise $6.5B at $150B in new funding round

  • 7.5x valuation jump from 2022.

  • $5B in debt could be raised alongside.

  • Thrive Capital is said to lead the equity round.

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3. Core CPI comes in higher than expected, increasing likelihood of 25 bps cut

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