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Stripe clinches over $7 billion deal to buy AI firm OpenRouter

Stripe Inc. has finalized an agreement to acquire OpenRouter Inc., a startup that helps companies switch between artificial intelligence models, for more than $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Stripe Inc. has agreed to acquire OpenRouter Inc. for more than $7 billion. OpenRouter, a startup that enables companies to switch between artificial intelligence models, had recently raised capital at a $1.3 billion valuation. The purchase reflects growing demand from businesses for cost‑effective AI solutions. The deal could strengthen Stripe’s position in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence market.

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