$1.1 Billion Acquisition Bolsters OpenAI’s Application Roadmap
OpenAI has announced the acquisition of product testing startup Statsig in a deal valued at $1.1 billion. The all-stock transaction, among the largest in
OpenAI’s history, signals a sharpened focus on building out a robust suite of AI-driven applications
[1][3].
Vijaye Raji Named CTO of Applications
Upon closing, Statsig’s founder and CEO, Vijaye Raji—formerly an engineering leader at Facebook—will join OpenAI in the newly established role of CTO of Applications. Raji will oversee product engineering for flagship products including
ChatGPT and
Codex, reporting directly to Fidji Simo, CEO of OpenAI’s Applications unit and former Instacart chief executive
[1][2][3][4].
Statsig’s Experimentation Platform Powers Innovation
Statsig has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of experimentation technology, enabling A/B testing, feature flagging, analytics, and real-time decision making for customers like Atlassian, Notion, Brex, and Bloomberg. OpenAI already utilizes Statsig’s platform, and the acquisition brings these advanced capabilities in-house to accelerate development of AI-powered products
[2][4][5].
- Statsig’s platform includes:
- Product experimentation tools and analytics
- Feature flag deployments
- Feedback loops for iterative product improvement
- Real-time decision systems
- Customer Base: Atlassian, Notion, Brex, Bloomberg, and others
Operational Independence and Integration Plans
Once the deal receives regulatory approval, Statsig will continue serving its existing customers and operating independently from its Seattle-area office. All Statsig employees will have the opportunity to transition to OpenAI and help scale the applications ecosystem further
[1][4][5].
OpenAI sees Statsig as a complement to its
ChatGPT Business and Enterprise offerings, supporting both current and upcoming API platforms
[2].
Leadership Changes at OpenAI
As part of the organizational changes sparked by the acquisition, OpenAI’s Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil will lead a new research-focused group, OpenAI for Science, dedicated to accelerating scientific discovery using AI-powered platforms
[3].
A New Chapter for AI Product Development
The integration of Statsig reflects OpenAI's strategic commitment to rapid experimentation and data-driven product improvement, enhancing its position in both consumer and enterprise AI markets. As AI capabilities continue to advance and diversify, investments in resilient application infrastructure and engineering leadership are expected to remain central to the company’s mission
[1][2][3][4][5].
