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Stripe acquires OpenRouter for $7B+

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Stripe is acquiring OpenRouter, an AI gateway startup, for over $7 billion. The deal positions Stripe to expand its payments infrastructure into AI model routing and access, potentially competing in the broader AI infrastructure market.

  • Acquisition price exceeds $7 billion
  • OpenRouter is an AI gateway startup enabling access to multiple LLM providers
  • Stripe expands beyond payments into AI infrastructure and model routing
  • Deal announced August 16, 2026