OpenAI's Valuation Soars to $500 Billion After Share Sale
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has seen its valuation soar to $500 billion following a share sale. This marks a significant increase of $200 billion from its previous valuation of $300 billion.
The sale involved a consortium of investors, including Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, MGX, and T. Rowe Price. They purchased shares worth around $6.6 billion. Notably, SoftBank had previously invested in OpenAI's $40 billion primary funding round.
OpenAI's revenue has been robust. In the first half of 2025, it generated approximately $4.3 billion, a 16% increase from the entire previous year. This growth comes amidst intense competition among tech giants for AI talent.
OpenAI's valuation has reached $500 billion following a secondary stock sale. The company generated $4.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, demonstrating strong growth. The sale attracted a consortium of investors, with SoftBank participating again after a previous primary investment.
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