Stripe Acquires OpenRouter

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Stripe reportedly acquiring AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $10B (or $7B), 5x its $1.3B Series B valuation. Consolidation in AI middleware and token economy, reinforcing value of distribution layers.

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Updated Aug 17, 2026

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