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17 August 2026

Stripe acquires OpenRouter AI model marketplace for $7 billion

  • Stripe finalized its purchase of OpenRouter, a platform letting customers choose between different AI models based on their needs and budget.
  • OpenRouter raised $113 million at a $1.3 billion valuation in May. The $7 billion deal price represents more than a 5x increase in less than six months.

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