Stripe in talks to acquire AI startup OpenRouter at a $10 billion valuation

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Breaking crypto news: Stripe is in talks to acquire AI startup OpenRouter, which enables developers to access AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. If finalized, the deal would value the 2023-founded company at $10 billion. OpenRouter’s platform supports both closed and open-weight models. AI and crypto news continues to accelerate as major players expand into AI infrastructure. The acquisition could still face delays or competition from other bidders.

Odaily Planet Daily reports, according to sources familiar with the matter, Stripe is in talks to acquire OpenRouter. OpenRouter is a popular startup focused on helping developers choose among various AI models. The sources indicated that the deal could be announced soon, but there is also a possibility that negotiations could fall through or that other bidders may emerge. The specific terms of the talks remain unclear, but reports suggest the company’s valuation at sale could be around $10 billion. The sources added that several major tech companies have previously shown interest in acquiring OpenRouter. Founded in 2023, OpenRouter offers software that enables customers to easily access AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as “open-weight” models that anyone can download and run for free. Acquiring OpenRouter would allow Stripe to tap into a prominent growth area within the AI market. (Jinshi)

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