Markets· 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 a single access point for different AI systems
- OpenRouter claims to have 8 million global users
Payment processing 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 price is said to exceed $7 billion according to Bloomberg, following earlier reports of acquisition talks between the two companies by The Wall Street Journal. OpenRouter, which raised a $113 million Series B in May at a reported valuation of $1.3 billion, claims to have 8 million global users and access to over 400 models. Stripe has not commented on the rumors or speculation surrounding the acquisition.
