独特结构吓跑投资者 OpenAI委屈：很多人不愿投资

Core Insights - OpenAI is one of the most heavily funded startups in history, having raised $40 billion earlier this year under the leadership of SoftBank [1] - The company disclosed in a letter to the California Attorney General that many investors are hesitant to invest due to its nonprofit control and lack of a clear equity structure [1] - OpenAI's latest valuation stands at $300 billion [1] Group 1 - OpenAI's recent funding attempts have highlighted challenges posed by its existing organizational structure, which has deterred potential investors [1] - The letter was a response to a petition from a coalition of nonprofit organizations urging the California Attorney General to block OpenAI's plans to transition to a for-profit entity [1] - OpenAI's admission of difficulties in securing funding is unusual for a startup, indicating the unique nature of its nonprofit origins and board control [1] Group 2 - The company stated that it can only secure investments by committing to change its structure [2] - OpenAI expressed concerns about competing against traditional for-profit companies that have more substantial funding [2] - Due to opposition to its transition plans, OpenAI is now restructuring its for-profit division into a public benefit corporation, similar to competitors like Anthropic, while still being controlled by a nonprofit organization [2]