OpenRouter
New York, New York, United States · Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, information technology & services
OpenRouter is an AI infrastructure startup that simplifies access to various AI models through a single API. Founded in 2023 by former OpenSea CTO Alex Atallah, the company focuses on enhancing model routing by taking into account cost-efficiency, speed, and performance. With its intelligent routing capabilities, OpenRouter enables developers and enterprises to optimize AI usage without internal i
Key facts
- Headquarters
- New York, New York, United States
- Employees
- 20
- Industries
- Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, information technology & services
- Website
- openrouter.ai
- Company page
Recent activity at OpenRouter
- : OpenRouter raised $113 million in a Series B round, led by notable investors, to fuel its growth in AI routing and analytics tools.
- : OpenRouter raises $113 million in a CapitalG-led Series B to expand AI infrastructure capabilities as weekly volume hits 25 trillion tokens.
- : OpenRouter
- : OpenRouter raised $40 million in combined seed and Series A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz and Menlo Ventures. The funding will expand AI model access and routing tools, now valuing the company at $500 million.
OpenRouter funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Series B | $113.0M |
| May 2026 | Series B | $113.5M |
| Aug 2025 | Venture | $29.6M |
| Jun 2025 | Seed | $40.0M |
Leadership
- Anastasia Crew, Head of Startups
- Andrew Stoe, Fractional Head of Talent
- Louis Vichy, Founder
- Alex Atallah, Founder
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OpenRouter in the news
- Stripe Buys A.I. Start-Up OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion - The New York Times (Aug 19, 2026)
- What's behind Stripe's OpenRouter move - Axios (Jul 24, 2026)
- Payments firm Stripe to buy marketplace OpenRouter in AI push - Reuters (Aug 19, 2026)
- Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+ - TechCrunch (Aug 16, 2026)
- Stripe Acquires OpenRouter for $7B+, Turning Model Routing Into a Payments Infrastructure Problem - Yahoo Finance (Aug 17, 2026)
- Stripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper into AI - CNBC (Aug 19, 2026)
- Stripe Agrees to Buy OpenRouter as It Embraces ‘The Singularity’ - Galaxy (Aug 21, 2026)
- Stripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter - Bloomberg.com (Aug 16, 2026)
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About OpenRouter: questions and answers
What does OpenRouter do?
OpenRouter is an AI infrastructure startup that simplifies access to various AI models through a single API. Founded in 2023 by former OpenSea CTO Alex Atallah, the company focuses on enhancing model routing by taking into account cost-efficiency, speed, and performance. With its intelligent routing capabilities, OpenRouter enables developers and enterprises to optimize AI usage without internal i
Where is OpenRouter headquartered?
OpenRouter is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.
How many employees does OpenRouter have?
OpenRouter has about 20 employees.
Has OpenRouter raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 4 funding events for OpenRouter. The most recent, Series B of $113.0M, was in Aug 2026.
Who leads OpenRouter?
Louis Vichy is a Founder at OpenRouter.
What is the latest news on OpenRouter?
On Aug 24, 2026, OpenRouter raised $113 million in a Series B round, led by notable investors, to fuel its growth in AI routing and analytics tools.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy