OpenAI snags $110 billion in investments from Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank | The Verge
Summary
OpenAI secures $110 billion in new investments from Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank, enhancing its market position and partnerships while preparing for future growth.
Why It Matters
This funding round significantly boosts OpenAI's valuation and capabilities, allowing it to strengthen partnerships with major tech players like Amazon and Nvidia. It highlights the competitive landscape of AI development and the strategic moves companies are making to secure their positions in the market.
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI has raised $110 billion, with Amazon contributing $50 billion.
- The partnership with Amazon aims to enhance AI applications like Alexa.
- Nvidia and Softbank each invested $30 billion, indicating strong industry confidence.
- OpenAI's commitment to Microsoft remains strong despite new partnerships.
- The funding positions OpenAI for potential future IPO and competitive growth.
AIBusinessNewsOpenAI snags $110 billion in investments from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftbankWhile insisting its partnership with Microsoft remains ‘strong and central.’While insisting its partnership with Microsoft remains ‘strong and central.’by Terrence O'BrienFeb 27, 2026, 2:55 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: The VergePart OfChip race: Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Nvidia battle it out for AI chip supremacysee all updates Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.OpenAI has closed another round of funding, totalling $110 billion being newly committed to the maker of ChatGPT, which it says has more than 900 million weekly active users and over 50 million consumer subscribers. Amazon is investing $50 billion and striking a deal that includes plans for custom models and more. Nvidia and SoftBank are each contributing $30 billion, as well, even as the Wall Street Journal notes that Nvidia’s previous $100 billion investment plan is “on ice.” This marks another massive influx of cash for the company that’s now valued at $730 billion, and previously closed a $40 billion round in 2025. At the time, it was the largest private tech deal on record.The investment from Amazon is more than just an injection of cash. The companies are entering a partnership that will potentially allow Amazon to play catch-up in the AI market. The two companies will be collaborating on custom models intended to power “cust...
