According to TechCrunch AI, Stripe is reportedly acquiring OpenRouter, an AI gateway startup, in a deal valued at over $7 billion. The acquisition would represent a significant move by the payments giant into AI infrastructure.
OpenRouter operates as an AI gateway service, and its CEO recently characterized the company as “Stripe for AI,” according to the report. This description suggests the startup provides similar payment and routing infrastructure for AI services that Stripe provides for traditional financial transactions.
No additional details about the acquisition timeline, deal structure, or confirmation from either company were provided in the report. The potential acquisition would mark one of the larger deals in the AI infrastructure space if completed at the reported valuation.