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FT: OpenAI projects $278 billion of negative cash flow between 2026 and 2030
According to a July company presentation seen by the Financial Times, almost all of it comes from compute and infrastructure, now put at roughly $856 billion over the same period. The company forecasts sales of $36 billion in 2026 rising to $350 billion in 2030. The $122 billion round closed in March at an $852 billion valuation is expected to run out by 2028 if spending continues at this pace.
Sources
- Financial Times, “OpenAI expects to burn $280bn by 2030”, (ft.com)
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