OpenAI Revenue Leaks Reveal Massive Microsoft Payouts

[johnblockbuster]

Newly leaked financial documents show that OpenAI paid Microsoft $493.8M in 2024 and $865.8M in the first 3 quarters of 2025 through a 20% revenue-share deal.
But insiders say these numbers reflect net, not gross, revenue share — meaning Microsoft first deducts royalties owed to OpenAI for Bing and Azure OpenAI usage.
Even with incomplete data, the leaks suggest OpenAI’s 2024 revenue was at least $2.5B, with 2025 revenue growing even faster.

[EmTeam]

The financial ties between OpenAI and Microsoft run deeper than most realize. 🧩

[alex10]

These payouts highlight how strategic the partnership really is for both sides.