OpenAI claims to have hit $10B in annual revenue | TechCrunch
Jun 09, 2025 - techcrunch.com
OpenAI has reached $10 billion in annual recurring revenue, doubling from $5.5 billion the previous year. This revenue includes earnings from consumer products, ChatGPT business products, and its API. The company currently serves over 500 million weekly active users and has 3 million paying business customers. This milestone comes about two and a half years after the launch of ChatGPT, with OpenAI aiming for $125 billion in revenue by 2029.
Despite its revenue growth, OpenAI faces pressure to increase revenue rapidly due to high expenses. The company spends billions annually on hiring talent and securing infrastructure necessary for developing and operating its AI systems. OpenAI has not revealed its operating expenses or whether it is nearing profitability.
Key takeaways:
OpenAI recently achieved $10 billion in annual recurring revenue, doubling from $5.5 billion last year.
The company serves over 500 million weekly active users and 3 million paying business customers.
OpenAI aims to reach $125 billion in revenue by 2029.
Despite its revenue growth, OpenAI faces pressure to increase revenue quickly due to high operational costs and investment in AI development.
