Openrouter

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Noted: OpenRouter was acquired by Stripe for over $7 billion · 2026-08-17
Noted: OpenRouter lets customers choose among different AI models · 2026-08-17
Noted: OpenRouter raised $113 million in a Series B in May 2026 · 2026-08-17
Noted: OpenRouter had a valuation of $1.3 billion · 2026-08-17
Noted: OpenRouter routes usage across hundreds of AI models · 2026-08-17

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Aug 17

Stripe to Acquire AI Gateway OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion

Stripe has finalized a deal to acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for over $7 billion, according to Bloomberg. OpenRouter lets customers choose among different AI models based on needs and budget. The startup raised $113 million in a Series B in May 2026, with a valuation of $1.3 billion. Investors include Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, and Capital G.