OpenAI Considers $500 Billion Valuation in Employee Share Sale

August 06, 2025
OpenAI is in discussions for a secondary stock sale that could value the company at $500 billion, allowing employees to sell shares.

OpenAI is in talks with investors about a secondary stock sale that could value the company at $500 billion, according to the Financial Times. This potential valuation would significantly increase from its current $300 billion, highlighting the company's rapid growth in users and revenue.

The proposed transaction would allow current and former employees to sell shares, providing them with liquidity. This move comes as OpenAI continues to attract investor interest, with recent financing rounds led by major firms like SoftBank. The company is also preparing to release its latest GPT-5 model, further solidifying its position in the competitive AI landscape.

If successful, the share sale would make OpenAI the world's most valuable private technology group, surpassing even SpaceX. The exact valuation and amount of stock to be sold will depend on investor demand, but the deal is expected to be larger than previous transactions.

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