OpenAI Completes $7 Billion Employee Tender Offer Self-Funded Without External Investors
shiringhaffary · x · 2026-08-11
OpenAI has reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer. Notably, the deal was self-funded by OpenAI, buying back shares from current and former staffers without tapping outside investors.
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