Everything on Valuation Metrics

OpenAI's valuation has surged to $852 billion following a $122 billion funding round, setting a new record for the largest round ever.

Impact: Establishes a new upper-bound benchmark for AI valuations, potentially distorting expectations and valuation multiples across the broader startup ecosystem.

— from Q1 2026 VC Surge, Microsoft AI Models, Creator Shift · TechCrunch Daily Crunch· Apr 03, 2026