OpenAI and Anthropic Joint Ventures in Talks to Acquire AI Services Companies

Joint ventures created separately by OpenAI and Anthropic with private equity firms are negotiating acquisitions of services companies that help businesses deploy artificial intelligence systems. OpenAI's joint venture with a private equity firm is in advanced stages on three acquisition deals as of May 6, 2026, according to Reuters sources.

Joint venture acquisition talks

• ▪Joint ventures created separately by OpenAI and Anthropic with private equity firms are in talks to acquire services companies that help businesses deploy artificial intelligence.

OpenAI deal progress

• ▪OpenAI's joint venture with a private equity firm is in advanced stages on three acquisition deals as of May 6, 2026.

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