OpenAI's Revenue Surges 16% in H1 2025 as IPO Looms
OpenAI, a leading player in the AI business, has generated $4.3 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, a significant 16% increase over the entire previous year. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms Inc's stock price stood at $717,335 and Alphabet Inc. (Class C) at $245,540 at the time of publication.
OpenAI's impressive growth comes as it prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026 or 2027. The company is restructuring to facilitate this process. Its last valuation was a staggering $300 billion, reflecting its status as a key player in the AI industry. OpenAI's revenue is projected to reach $30 billion by 2027 and $125 billion by 2029.
In 2025, OpenAI received a substantial endorsement through a stock sale worth approximately $6.6 billion. This investment was led by a coalition including SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI itself, which are also key participants in the Stargate AI infrastructure project. The shares were acquired by a consortium comprising Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, MGX from Abu Dhabi, and T. Rowe Price.
OpenAI's remarkable revenue growth and high valuation position it strongly in the competitive AI landscape, where it faces rivals like Meta, Alphabet, and xAI from Elon Musk. As it readies for an IPO, OpenAI continues to attract significant investment, reflecting confidence in its future prospects.
