Stripe to Acquire OpenRouter (Aug 2026)
event
Stripe said it plans to buy OpenRouter.
Who they are
Stripe and OpenRouter[1].
What they do
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Stripe said it plans to acquire OpenRouter, with terms undisclosed.
How it works
Bloomberg reported a price of more than $7bn (Aug 16), NYT about $7.5bn, and Axios more than $8bn in cash and stock (Aug 17).
Why it matters
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The engine's record — word for word
2026-08-19: Stripe said (Wednesday 19 Aug) it plans to acquire OpenRouter; terms undisclosed. Reported price: Bloomberg more than $7bn (Aug 16); NYT about $7.5bn; Axios more than $8bn cash and stock (Aug 17). [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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