OpenRouter

OpenRouter

AIAI Model OrchestrationB2B📍 New York, United States

OpenRouter is an AI startup founded in 2023 that provides access to hundreds of AI models, aiming to match developers with the most efficient and affordable options for their specific tasks. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent Silicon Valley firms and serves millions of developers seeking cost-effective AI solutions. This acquisition by Stripe highlights the growing demand for streamlined access to diverse AI models.

Total raised
Undisclosed
across 4 rounds
Latest round
$7.5 Billion
Oct 17, 2026
Known investors
17
led by CapitalG
Press coverage
16
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 4
    $7.5 BillionOct 17, 2026

    Led by CapitalG, Sequoia

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  2. 3
    UndisclosedAug 16, 2026
    Announcement ↗
  3. 2
    $7 BillionJul 27, 2026
    Announcement ↗
  4. 1
    $113MSeries BMay 26, 2026
    Announcement ↗

Founder

Alex Atallah
Alex Atallah
CEO and founder

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