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OpenAI Reportedly Reserves $50 Billion Employee Equity Pool

The unverified report links the allocation to an October valuation of $500 billion.

Overview

  • The Information reports OpenAI set aside a stock grant pool equal to 10% of the company last fall, described as about $50 billion at the time.
  • According to the report, previously granted vested equity totals roughly $80 billion, bringing employee-held and reserved ownership to about 26%.
  • OpenAI did not respond to requests for comment, and Reuters has said it has not independently verified the report.
  • Prior coverage from The Information described preliminary talks with investors about raising funds at around a $750 billion valuation.
  • The reported allocation is presented as part of broader growth and financing discussions that remain subject to confirmation.