SEC filing: OpenAI invests ~$400M in its second startup fund
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TL;DROpenAI is putting $400M into a new fund for early-stage AI startups.
Why it matters: Shows OpenAI expanding beyond products into venture investing, shaping AI ecosystem direction.

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