Tech Brew Ride Home · Friday, July 24, 2026
Sources indicate that Stripe is in negotiations to purchase Open Router, a company that facilitates developers' access to various AI models, for approximately $10 billion. This potential acquisition comes at a time when Open Router's valuation has significantly increased from $1.3 billion in May.
“Sources tell The Journal that Stripe is in talks to acquire Open Router, which helps developers use various AI models, even cheaper ones.”
“They say Open Router could fetch around $10 billion, which is interesting because according to Pitchbook, Open Router was valued at $1.3 billion back in May.”
“A deal for Open Router could allow Stripe to seize upon a hot area of growth in the AI market.”