<p>➀ OpenAI raised $8.3 billion at a $300 billion valuation, with major investors including Dragoneer, SoftBank, and Fidelity, amid high demand that left some early backers dissatisfied;</p><p>➁ The company plans to raise $40 billion in 2025, with SoftBank conditioning $30 billion on OpenAI transitioning from non-profit to for-profit, requiring approval from key partner Microsoft;</p><p>➂ Despite projected revenues of $12-13 billion annually and a $20 billion year-end target, OpenAI expects a $22 billion loss in 2025 due to high operational costs of $2.25 per revenue dollar.</p>