OpenAI buys Pathway in deal worth $400M in stock
What's the deal? OpenAI has acquired startup Pathway, founded by programmer Piotr Niedźwiedź, in a deal reportedly worth nearly $400 million paid in OpenAI shares. The acquisition was announced in October 2026.
Who's behind it? Niedźwiedź, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, had already co-founded two profitable technology companies before launching Pathway, which he sold to OpenAI after several years.
The signal: The all-stock structure ties Pathway's team directly to OpenAI's future value, a pattern increasingly common as the company absorbs smaller startups and talent to extend its platform.
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