Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Amazon commits $35B for OpenAI Series C Preferred Stock, adding to $15B obligation due March 2026
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Amazon has entered into a $35 billion equity commitment to purchase OpenAI's Series C Preferred Stock, adding to a separate $15 billion investment obligation due in March 2026. The agreement also establishes a strategic partnership for OpenAI to utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS) and integrate its models onto the AWS platform. This massive capital outlay and deep technical integration significantly bolster Amazon's competitive position within the artificial intelligence ecosystem and drive long-term cloud revenue potential.