Tiger Global is backing OpenAI in new $6.6 billion investment round
Chase Coleman is the Founder of Tiger Global Management. Business Insider/ Mike Nudelman OpenAI announced it raised $6.6 billion in new funding at a $157 billion post-money valuation. Tiger Global Management is part of this round, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Tiger purchased $125 million worth of OpenAI shares at the end of 2021. Tiger Global Management is doubling down on OpenAI, investing in the ChatGPT maker's massive new funding round, according to a source familiar with the matter. OpenAI announced Wednesday it raised $6.6 billion in new funding at a $157 billion post-money valuation. Thrive Capital is leading the round, according to Bloomberg. Other investors in this round include Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund, Microsoft, Nvidia, Fidelity, and Altimeter. The amount of Tiger's investment couldn't be learned but investors are required to put in a minimum of $250 million, The Information previously reported. Tiger Global, founded