OpenAI Aided in $6.6B Secondary Share Sale in October 2025, Allowing Over 75 Employees to Cash Out Maximum of $30M Each, Sources Say (Berber Jin/Wall Street Journal)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1 day ago
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Source: Techmeme
Share Sale Details: OpenAI facilitated a $6.6 billion secondary share sale in October 2025 for over 600 current and ex-employees.
Employee Cash-Out: More than 75 employees cashed out the maximum cap of $30 million, having waited two years to sell their shares.
Financial Impact: The company allowed employees to unload a total of $30 million in shares during this sale.
Employee Experience: The lengthy wait for employees to sell their shares highlights the challenges faced by staff in accessing their equity.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
