CB Insights noted that while U.S. startups raised $29.8 billion across 2,176 deals in the third quarter — down from $34.5 billion in the same period last year — AI remains a bright spot. New unicorns (startups valued at $1 billion or more) are increasingly emerging from the AI sector, driven by investor confidence in the technology’s transformative potential.
OpenAI $6.6B Funding : Future Prospects
Rumors continue to circulate that OpenAI may pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the future, though no formal plans have been announced. The company’s expanding list of high-profile investors and its surging valuation could make it one of the most anticipated IPO candidates in the tech space.
