OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company founded in 2015 with the slogan "Creating safe AGI that benefits all of humanity." The company's dedication to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity is emphasized in its mission statement. OpenAI prioritizes the alignment of interests before profit, placing safety and human needs at the core of AI development. The last known investment in the company was a substantial 40.00B Series Unknown investment made on 01 April 2025. This investment was contributed by a notable group of investors, including Coatue, Altimeter, SoftBank, Microsoft, and Thrive. Emphasizing the potency of AI to address global challenges, OpenAI aims for the widespread sharing of AI's benefits. The company acknowledges the importance of encompassing and valuing diverse perspectives, voices, and experiences that constitute the full spectrum of humanity. This commitment is reflected in ongoing efforts to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion through a range of initiatives, all championed and supported by leadership. Operating within the AI, SaaS, and Machine Learning industries, OpenAI is headquartered in the United States. The company invites professionals to participate in shaping the future of technology, underscoring its belief in the potential of AI to contribute to solving significant global challenges.
Funding Stage | Amount | No. Investors | Investors | Date |
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Series Unknown | 3.00B | 2 | 06 May 2025 | |
Series Unknown | 40.00B | 5 | Microsoft, Thrive | 01 Apr 2025 |
Series Undisclosed | $15.00B | 2 | High-Flyer, OpenAI's early investors | 25 Jan 2025 |
Series ? | $100.00M | 1 | Unnamed Investors | 04 Dec 2024 |
Series Undisclosed | $6.60B | 10 | Microsoft, MGX +2 | 03 Oct 2024 |