Stripe, a leading online payment processing system, has reportedly finalized a deal to acquire OpenRouter, an AI gateway startup that helps customers select and access different AI models, for over $7 billion. This acquisition marks a significant move by Stripe into the AI model access market.
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The acquisition of OpenRouter by Stripe is valued at over $7 billion, with OpenRouter previously raising $113 million in a Series B round. OpenRouter provides a single access point for different AI systems, making it easier for users to select and access the AI models they need. The startup claims to have 8 million global users and access to over 400 models, further solidifying its position in the market.
