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April 3, 2026

OpenAI Raises $110B in Corporate Funding From Nvidia, SoftBank, and Amazon

February 28, 2026

OpenAI Completes For‑profit Recapitalization as Investors Take Stakes, Including SoftBank and Microsoft

October 28, 2025

OpenAI Nearing Close on SoftBank-Led $40B Funding Round

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