OpenAI Goes For-Profit and Microsoft Owns 27 Percent

OpenAI Goes For-Profit and Microsoft Owns 27 Percent

OpenAI has announced the completion of its "recapitalization", with a non-profit, the OpenAI Foundation, controlling a new for-profit business, OpenAI Group PBC.

Microsoft owns approximately 27 percent of OpenAI Group PBC, valued at about $135 billion, given OpenAI's most recent valuation.

"We've signed a new definitive agreement with OpenAI that builds on our foundation, strengthens our partnership, and sets the stage for long-term success for both organizations,"

the Microsoft announcement explains, preserving key elements of the partnership, including exclusive IP rights and Azure API exclusivity until Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Author's summary: OpenAI goes for-profit with Microsoft owning 27%.

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Thurrott.com Thurrott.com — 2025-10-28

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