OpenAI investors have approached the company about a new funding round

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OpenAI is gearing up for what is widely expected to be a blockbuster IPO next year, after it confidentially filed its prospectus in June.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:18:16 UTC.

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