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Why it matters
OpenAI raises $11B in funding round, falling short of target
The Decoder OpenAI raises just $11 billion of its $30 billion target as big investors lose their AI appetite
OpenAI raised $11 billion in its latest funding round at a $1.25 trillion valuation, falling below its $30 billion target.
Why it matters
Slower fundraising for top AI developers could affect how quickly new tools release and how much subscriptions cost.
Latest brief · Oct 31, 2026