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New details on OpenAI's round: company is in talks w/ UAE funds including MGX to anchor its round. Blackrock also in talks to participate, per sources. w/ @EdLudlow @RebeccaTorrenc5 @nmasc_Read original on X
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OpenAI in talks with UAE funds, BlackRock for $30 billion round
Bloomberg sources say MGX and other UAE sovereign funds could anchor the round, with BlackRock also in talks to participate.
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OpenAI in talks with UAE funds, BlackRock for $30 billion round
OpenAI in talks with UAE funds and BlackRock for $30B round
OpenAI in talks with UAE funds and BlackRock for $30B round
OpenAI in talks with UAE funds and BlackRock for $30B round
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