OpenAI has soared to a $500 billion valuation following a major secondary share sale, according to sources. Around $6.6 billion worth of shares held by current and former employees were sold to a group of investors. These include established players such as SoftBank, Thrive Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, MGX of Abu Dhabi, and T. Rowe Price.
Earlier this year, OpenAI was valued at $300 billion during a funding round led by SoftBank. The latest deal shows strong investor trust in its AI growth trajectory. That steep rise signals a surge in demand for artificial intelligence solutions and reflects the belief that OpenAI is at the forefront of the AI revolution.
In the first half of 2025, OpenAI generated about $4.3 billion in revenue, already outpacing much of its previous full‑year earnings. This performance has bolstered its standing in the tech world.
By allowing employees to monetize equity, OpenAI strengthens incentives and retention at a time when competition for AI talent is fierce. With this valuation leap, the company cements its position among the world’s most valuable private tech firms.
Moving forward, eyes will turn to how OpenAI scales its infrastructure, monetizes AI services, and leads future investments in generative AI and large models.
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