OpenAI Bridge

OpenAI is close to finalizing an opportunistic Bridge round of up to $30,000.0M at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation as a follow-on bridge ahead of a potential IPO, according to an Oct. 22, 2026 CNBC report cited by PYMNTS. The company launched discussions after being approached by investors in December and told investors Thursday it aims to secure signatures by the end of next week, though the final size is still being determined. The report did not name specific investors and did not disclose metrics such as revenue, clients, or employee count, nor a detailed use of proceeds beyond positioning the round as a bridge to IPO.