OpenAI Rockets to $12 Billion Revenue and 700 Million Users

OpenAI has surged to a $12 billion annualized revenue run rate by July 2025, doubling its income over seven months. This translates to nearly $1 billion in monthly revenue, underscoring its rapid commercial expansion. The leap from $10 billion in June to $12 billion in July highlights the company’s accelerating monetization capabilities.

Simultaneously, ChatGPT’s user base has exploded, now reaching 700 million weekly active users, up from 500 million in March. Usage intensity has also spiked, with the platform handling 2.5 billion daily prompts, a 150% increase since late 2024. This growth spans both free and enterprise tiers, indicating strong market penetration.

The surge is driven by demand for premium plans, enterprise APIs, and educational integrations. OpenAI now serves over 3 million business clients, with expanding adoption across industries. Infrastructure investments have pushed projected 2025 cash burn to $8 billion, supporting cloud scaling, research, and advanced model deployment.

Despite losses, investor confidence remains high. A $40 billion fundraising round led by SoftBank, with backing from Sequoia and Tiger Global, has positioned OpenAI with a valuation nearing $300 billion. The company expects positive cash flow by 2029 as revenues aim to exceed $125 billion.

As competition intensifies, OpenAI’s growth cements its lead in generative AI. With large-scale infrastructure, aggressive innovation, and deep user engagement, it remains a dominant force despite mounting financial and operational pressures.