ChainCatcher news, according to TechCrunch, OpenAI announced that it has raised $6.6 billion in a new round of financing, with a post-financing valuation of $157 billion, led by Thrive Capital. According to Crunchbase data, OpenAI has raised a total of $17.9 billion.According to The New York Times, Thrive invested about $1.3 billion in this round of OpenAI financing and has an exclusive option to reinvest up to $1 billion at the same valuation before 2025. Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, Khosla Ventures, Altimeter Capital, Fidelity Investments, and MGX also participated.The Wall Street Journal reported that Microsoft's investment is close to $1 billion, Nvidia has committed to invest $100 million, and SoftBank invested $500 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, informed sources revealed that OpenAI is in talks with investors to raise $6.5 billion at a valuation of $150 billion. The new valuation is significantly higher than the $86 billion valuation in the company's earlier tender offer earlier this year.At the same time, informed sources disclosed that OpenAI is also in discussions with banks to raise $5 billion in debt financing in the form of a revolving credit facility. Discussions are still ongoing, and terms may change. This round of financing is expected to be led by Thrive Capital. The company's largest investor, Microsoft, will also participate, and Apple and Nvidia have also been negotiating investment matters.

ChainCatcher news, after Sam Altman resumed his role as CEO of OpenAI, the plan for OpenAI to sell employee stock is back on track, with the company's valuation currently at $86 billion. The deal is expected to be completed next month.In addition, investors led by Thrive Capital will purchase up to $1 billion in stock held by employees or other investors, and may buy more.

ChainCatcher news, according to TechCrunch, fintech company Ramp, focused on crypto payments, announced the completion of a $300 million financing round with a post-money valuation of $5.8 billion, led by Thrive Capital and Sands Capital, with participation from General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and other existing supporters. The new funds will be used to accelerate product development and expand hiring in the second half of this year.According to the crypto data platform RootData, Ramp is a non-custodial, full-stack payment infrastructure that allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies without leaving the dApp or wallet.