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OpenAI Plans $6 Billion Share Sale, Valuation Soars to $500 Billion

8/17/2025

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OpenAI employees intend to sell $6 billion in shares, raising the company's valuation from $300 billion to $500 billion.
The secondary sale seeks to enhance liquidity while maintaining ownership stakes.
Revenue is expected to triple to $12.7 billion this year, fueled by user growth and the launch of GPT-5.

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Story summary

OpenAI employees intend to sell $6 billion in shares, raising the company's valuation from $300 billion to $500 billion.
The secondary sale seeks to enhance liquidity while maintaining ownership stakes.
Revenue is expected to triple to $12.7 billion this year, fueled by user growth and the launch of GPT-5.