OpenAI's Valuation Soars to $500 Billion, Overtaking SpaceX
OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has seen its valuation skyrocket to $500 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable startups. This surge comes despite concerns about a potential bubble in the generative AI sector, with investors continuing to pour money into the company and its rivals.
The latest funding round, which closed in October 2025, saw OpenAI raise billions from investors including SoftBank, Thrive Capital, Dragoneer, and MGX. These investments valued the company at $500 billion, which, if confirmed, would make it more valuable than SpaceX, currently valued at around $400 billion.
OpenAI's valuation has been on a meteoric rise. In March 2025, just over two years after the launch of ChatGPT, the company was valued at $300 billion. In the first half of 2025 alone, OpenAI generated around $4.3 billion in revenue. Chip giant Nvidia has pledged up to $100 billion in investment to OpenAI, reflecting the company's potential in the generative AI sector.
OpenAI plans to use these funds to build out its computing infrastructure, aiming to spend hundreds of billions over the coming years. This move is set to make the company the world's most valuable startup, as OpenAI workers sell $6.6 billion in shares to investors.
The surge in OpenAI's valuation reflects the growing interest and potential of the generative AI sector. Despite concerns about a potential bubble, investors continue to back the company, with OpenAI now poised to overtake SpaceX in valuation. As the company continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how it uses its newfound resources to build out its infrastructure and maintain its competitive edge.
