OpenAI buys back $7B worth of shares from employees at $85.2B valuation
zck · x · 2026-08-11
According to a breaking news update from @execsum, OpenAI has bought back $7 billion worth of shares from its employees at an $85.2 billion valuation.
This move typically provides liquidity for early employees and insiders without the pressure of an immediate IPO. The massive valuation further cements OpenAI's position as one of the most valuable private tech companies globally.
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