OpenAI’s private company shares have surged 153% this year as it landed a $500 billion valuation, according to Yahoo Finance’s private company data.The world’s most valuable startup is Yahoo Finance’s 11th annual Company of the Year award winner, three years after the release of ChatGPT 3.5 ushered in this generation’s gold rush. OpenAI secured the award as Yahoo Finance’s editorial team believed the company had the greatest impact on the investing narrative this year.OpenAI currently boasts 800 million weekly active users, 1 million business customers, and $13 billion in 2025 revenue. Is OpenAI the best AI company to invest in ?

