OpenAI Highlights Microsoft Partnerships as Risk Ahead of IPO with $110B Funding

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OpenAI has acknowledged potential risks related to its close relationship with Microsoft, which is responsible for a substantial portion of its financing and compute resources. The company secured $110 billion in funding from strategic partners, including Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, and is pursuing an additional $10 billion to close by the end of March. OpenAI generated $13.1 billion in revenue in 2025 and was valued at $730 billion last month. The document suggests that its future operating results depend on diversifying partners beyond Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion in the company to date.