Stripe Reportedly to Acquire OpenRouter for Over $7 Billion

Reports indicate that Stripe has reached a final agreement to acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for over $7 billion.

OpenRouter is a platform that helps users select various AI models based on their needs and budget. By providing a single access point to customers, it prevents lock-in to specific models.

Key achievements and scale:

• Supports access to over 400 AI models
• Secured 8 million users worldwide
• Raised a Series B investment of $113 million in May (valued at $1.3 billion at the time)

This acquisition was detailed in a report by Bloomberg, following earlier reports by the Wall Street Journal about potential acquisition negotiations between the two companies. Stripe has not issued an official statement regarding these rumors.