The only disclosed buyer at that price since March was OpenAI itself.
“OpenAI's $852 billion valuation was reaffirmed by a completed $7 billion tender offer that let current and former employees sell stock at that price ahead of a potential IPO.”
OpenAI tender offer completion as reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by CNBC, August 10-11, 2026
Recorded 14 August 2026. Our ruling means: literally true, materially misleading.
totaling roughly $7 billion, allowing current and former employees to sell stock at the company's $852 billion valuation, CNBC confirmed on Monday. The tender offer has been in the works since OpenAI closed its record-breaking $122 billion funding round in March.
OpenAI used its own cash, according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg on condition of anonymity. No outside buyers participated.
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