OpenAI in talks to pour up to 1.5 billion into private equity joint venture

FT says OpenAI plans an initial 500 million equity stake

OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to commit as much as $1.5 billion to a new joint venture with private equity firms, according to the Financial Times citing people familiar with the matter. The plan would include an initial $500 million equity contribution, signaling how the AI leader may expand funding and partnerships beyond traditional tech channels.