Robinhood Markets’ investment vehicle, Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), announced a $75 million investment in OpenAI, the private artificial‑intelligence company behind ChatGPT. The purchase was completed on April 17, 2026, and the announcement was made on April 22, 2026.
OpenAI, valued at $852 billion after a March 2026 funding round, reported monthly revenue of approximately $2 billion as of March 2026. The company remains a private entity and is one of the most valuable firms in the AI sector.
RVI, a closed‑end fund that began trading on the NYSE on March 6, 2026, offers retail investors access to private companies without the traditional accreditation requirements or high minimums. Its portfolio includes high‑growth firms such as Stripe, Databricks, Revolut, and ElevenLabs, and the OpenAI stake is one of its largest to date.
The investment aligns with Robinhood’s broader strategy to democratize finance and broaden its product offering. “OpenAI is one of the frontier artificial‑intelligence companies, and we are incredibly proud to add them to the Fund,” said Sarah Pinto, President of RVI. “As one of RVI’s largest investments to date, this underscores our core mission to provide everyday investors with access to what we believe are transformative companies shaping the future.”
The move positions RVI at the forefront of the AI boom and signals confidence in the continued growth of the sector. It also complements Robinhood’s broader strategy to expand beyond its core trading platform, as the company prepares to release its Q1 2026 earnings on April 28, 2026.
By giving retail investors indirect exposure to a high‑valuation AI firm, the investment enhances RVI’s appeal and may influence future investment decisions, reinforcing the firm’s role as a conduit for private‑market opportunities.
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