Araverus Team|Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Araverus Team
Jan 28, 2026 · 11:15 AM
AI Investment · Funding Round · OpenAI · SoftBank
SoftBank is in discussions to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI as part of a larger funding round aimed at raising $100 billion, which would significantly increase OpenAI's valuation.
CEO Andy Jassy is leading the e-commerce giant’s negotiations with the ChatGPT maker.
Artificial-intelligence company Synthesia raised $200 million, adding fresh capital to develop software that businesses can use to train employees through interactive videos.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has privately played down the likelihood the original deal will be finalized, although the two companies will continue to have a close collaboration.
The rivals are competing to be the first major generative AI startup to tap the public markets.
