Top Stories· August 16, 2026 at 08:57 p.m.
Stripe Acquires AI Gateway Startup OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion
Key takeaways
- Stripe acquires OpenRouter for over $7 billion
- OpenRouter provides access to multiple AI models
- OpenRouter claims to have 8 million global users
Tech giant Stripe has reportedly finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI gateway startup that helps customers select different AI models for various tasks. The acquisition is said to be worth over $7 billion according to Bloomberg, who also reported that the two companies were in talks last month. OpenRouter, which raised $113 million in Series B funding in May at a $1.3 billion valuation, claims to have 8 million global users and access to over 400 models. The startup's CEO described it as the 'Stripe for AI', providing a single access point for different systems and preventing lock-in. Stripe has not commented on the rumors or speculation.
