OpenAI’s revenue is reportedly $20 billion less than previously projected
OpenAI reportedly told investors its annualized revenue is nearing $50 billion, not the $70 billion figure circulated earlier.
TechCrunch says the lower number comes via the Financial Times, which reported that the earlier estimate was based on investor attempts to compare OpenAI directly with Anthropic. The piece notes the comparison is messy because Anthropic counts sales through cloud partners while OpenAI does not. TechCrunch also frames the revenue question against OpenAI’s heavy fundraising, higher spending, and an IPO now expected in early 2027. TechCrunch AI's note
TechCrunch says the lower number comes via the Financial Times, which reported that the earlier estimate was based on investor attempts to compare OpenAI directly with Anthropic. The piece notes the comparison is messy because Anthropic counts sales through cloud partners while OpenAI does not. TechCrunch also frames the revenue question against OpenAI’s heavy fundraising, higher spending, and an IPO now expected in early 2027. TechCrunch AI's note
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