Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Tech giants in talks to invest $60B in OpenAI
Big tech companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon are talking about investing a lot of money, up to $60 billion, in OpenAI.
Nvidia, which makes the computer chips that help OpenAI's AI models work, might invest up to $30 billion.
Microsoft, which has been helping OpenAI for a long time, might invest less than $10 billion.
Amazon, which is new to this, might invest more than $10 billion, maybe even over $20 billion.
OpenAI is a company that makes AI models like ChatGPT.
They are also working on a big project called Stargate to build AI data centers.
This project is important for the U.S. to stay ahead in AI technology.
The companies are close to making a deal, but they haven't said anything officially yet.
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI.
Nvidia, an existing investor, is negotiating to invest up to $30 billion.
Microsoft, a longstanding backer, is discussing an investment of less than $10 billion.
Amazon, a potential new investor, is considering investing more than $10 billion, possibly over $20 billion.
OpenAI is close to receiving term sheets from these firms, indicating a potential investment commitment.
- Who
- Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI
- What
- Potential investment of up to $60 billion in OpenAI
- When
- Currently in talks (exact timeline not specified)
- Where
- Global (Nvidia and Microsoft are U.S. companies, Amazon is a U.S. multinational, OpenAI is based in the U.S.)
- Why
- To support OpenAI's growth and AI initiatives, including the Stargate project, and to strengthen their positions in the AI race
Investors
OpenAI
Investment Amount
Investors
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon are each negotiating different investment amounts, with Nvidia potentially investing up to $30 billion, Microsoft less than $10 billion, and Amazon more than $10 billion, possibly over $20 billion.
OpenAI
OpenAI is seeking significant investments to support its growth and AI initiatives, including the Stargate project.
- Company
- Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI
- Potential Investment
- Up to $60 billion
- Nvidia's Potential Investment
- Up to $30 billion
- Microsoft's Potential Investment
- Less than $10 billion
- Amazon's Potential Investment
- More than $10 billion, potentially over $20 billion
- OpenAI Valuation
- $830 billion
- AI Initiative
- Stargate (AI data centers)
- Stargate Investment
- $500 billion
Sources
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI, source says
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI
Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reports
