OpenAI has set a new record in financial history by reaching a valuation of 500 billion USD. This massive valuation was confirmed through a secondary share sale worth approximately 6.6 billion USD, involving both current and former employees.
Major financial institutions such as Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, Abu Dhabi-based MGX, and T. Rowe Price participated in the deal.
OpenAI has nearly doubled its valuation in just two months. The company last raised 8.3 billion USD in August. This rapid growth demonstrates the exponential rise in the company’s value.
According to financial reports, OpenAI generated around 4.3 billion USD in revenue during the first half of 2025, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year. This strong performance highlights the continuously growing global demand for AI services and further strengthens the company’s leading position in the sector.
Another key factor supporting OpenAI’s success is its product strategy. The company recently launched its new model — Sora 2, focused on video and audio generation, along with its iOS application.
Continuously expanding its product range, the tech giant now serves over 800 million users through its flagship product, ChatGPT, maintaining its dominance in the AI industry.
