Sources: Stripe has finalized a deal to acquire AI model marketplace OpenRouter for more than $7B; founded in 2023, OpenRouter had a $1.3B valuation in May (Bloomberg)

Stripe has finalized an agreement to acquire OpenRouter, an AI model marketplace, for more than $7 billion. Founded in 2023, OpenRouter was valued at $1.3 billion in May. This acquisition will allow Stripe to integrate OpenRouter's technology, which helps companies switch between artificial intelligence models, into its services. The deal signifies a major expansion for Stripe into the AI sector.