OpenAI’s $40 Billion Funding Round Highlights AI Sector Momentum

April 1, 2025 11:19:18

✎ Contributed by Ty Griffin

OpenAI has secured a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, elevating its valuation to $300 billion. This substantial investment underscores the growing prominence of artificial intelligence in the technology sector.

Performance of Publicly Traded AI Companies

The announcement has drawn attention to several publicly traded companies in the AI sector:

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA): Trading at $108.09, down 0.27% today.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT): Trading at $380.45, up 1.35% today.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL): Trading at $157.55, up 1.88% today.

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM): Trading at $248.18, down 0.19% today.

C3.ai Inc. (NYSE: AI): Trading at $21.27, up 1.05% today.

Market Impact

OpenAI’s recent funding and valuation surge highlight the escalating interest and investment in the AI sector. Publicly traded AI companies may experience increased attention from investors seeking exposure to this rapidly evolving industry.

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