OpenAI to Acquire Statsig in $1.1 Billion All-Stock Deal, Bringing Founder in as Applications CTO
OpenAI's $1.1 billion acquisition of Statsig includes appointing founder Vijaye Raji as CTO, aiming to accelerate product development and enhance AI applications.
- OpenAI has agreed to acquire Statsig for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal, marking one of its largest acquisitions.
- Statsig, founded in 2021, creates tools for software developers, and its services are used by several tech companies, including OpenAI.
- Vijaye Raji, Statsig's founder, will become OpenAI's chief technology officer of applications, reporting to Fidji Simo.
- The acquisition is pending regulatory review, and Statsig will continue to operate in the Seattle area after the deal closes.
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OpenAI Acquires Product Analytics Startup Statsig for $1.1 Billion
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