OpenAI Targets $500B Valuation in Major Employee Share Sale

  • 20/08/2025

OpenAI is negotiating a massive $6 billion share sale involving current and former employees, a move that could skyrocket its valuation to $500 billion. This would position the artificial intelligence pioneer above SpaceX ($350 billion) as the most valuable private company globally. The discussions include investors like SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and Dragoneer, though terms remain fluid and the company has not publicly confirmed the plans.

This potential valuation marks a dramatic surge from OpenAI’s $300 billion assessment in early 2025 and $157 billion in October 2024. The firm has secured over $40 billion in total funding, with major backing from Microsoft and SoftBank, reflecting intense investor confidence in its trajectory toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Despite its financial ascent, OpenAI faces mixed feedback on GPT-5, its latest model. Users report concerns over weaker writing quality and less engaging interactions compared to earlier versions. CEO Sam Altman acknowledges GPT-5 lacks “continuous learning” but reaffirms OpenAI’s commitment to developing AGI—AI that surpasses human capabilities in most tasks.

The AI sector remains fiercely competitive, with tech giants like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft investing an estimated $155 billion in 2025 on infrastructure and talent. As OpenAI’s influence grows, it also navigates increased regulatory scrutiny over AI risks, including harmful outputs and ethical challenges, cementing its role at the forefront of global AI discourse.

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