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| DescriptionOpenAI corporate structure.svg |
English: A corporate organizational chart for OpenAI showing ownership and control structures. The diagram uses rectangular boxes to represent corporate entities connected by directional arrows labeled with relationship types. |
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| Source | Own work |
| Author | Domdomegg |
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Citations
Entity Names and Name Changes
OpenAI Foundation (formerly OpenAI, Inc.)
- Name change: "On October 28, 2025, OpenAI, Inc. changed its name to OpenAI Foundation."[1]
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit status: EIN 81-0861541, registered as 501(c)(3) organization with Form 990 filings from 2016-2023.[2]
OpenAI OpCo, LLC (formerly OpenAI L.P.)
- Name change: "OpenAI L.P. changed its name in January 2023 to OpenAI OpCo, L.L.C."[1]
OAI Corporation (formerly OAI Corporation, LLC)
- Conversion: "OAI Corporation, LLC converted in September 2023 from a limited liability company to a corporation named OAI Corporation."[1]
Aestas Management Company, LLC (formerly OpenAI Holdings, LP)
- "AESTAS Management Company, LLC states that it has no parent corporation"[1]
- Name history from OpenAI email to former employees: "Aestas Management Company, LLC (f/k/a OpenAI Holdings, LP)".[3]
Ownership and Control Relationships
Board of Directors → OpenAI Foundation
- OpenAI's official structure page describes board governance.[4]
- Form 990 filings show OpenAI Inc has a board of directors as required for 501(c)(3) organizations.[2]
OpenAI Foundation → OpenAI Group PBC (26% equity stake)
- "As of the closing of the recapitalization, the OpenAI Foundation holds a 26% equity stake in OpenAI Group, worth approximately $130B based on OpenAI Group's current valuation."[4]
- Court document confirms subsidiaries: "OpenAI GP, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Group PBC"[1]
OpenAI Group PBC → OpenAI GP, LLC
- "OpenAI GP, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Group PBC"[1]
OpenAI Group PBC → OpenAI Holdings, LLC
- "OpenAI Holdings, LLC states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Group PBC"[1]
Aestas Management Company, LLC - Top-level entity
- "AESTAS Management Company, LLC states that it has no parent corporation"[1]
OpenAI GP, LLC → Aestas Management Company, LLC (executive officer, director, promoter)
- SEC Form D filing states: "Aestas Management Company, LLC's executive officer, director and promoter is OpenAI GP, L.L.C."[5]
Aestas Management Company, LLC → Aestas, LLC
- "AESTAS LLC states that it is a subsidiary of AESTAS Management Company, LLC"[1]
Investors (employees/former employees) → Aestas Management Company, LLC (equity holders)
- Email from OpenAI to former employees: "At the time of your departure from OpenAI, you may have held vested units of equity in Aestas Management Company, LLC (f/k/a OpenAI Holdings, LP, the 'Vested Units')."[3]
- Note: Investors hold equity in Aestas Management Company, not in Aestas LLC directly.
OpenAI Holdings, LLC has multiple members
- Original complaint states: "On March 17, 2023, OpenAI Holdings, LLC was formed in Delaware, and has multiple members including Aestas, LLC and various individuals".[6]
Aestas, LLC → OpenAI Holdings, LLC (member)
- Original complaint states: "OpenAI Holdings, LLC...has multiple members including Aestas, LLC".[6]
Investors → OpenAI Holdings, LLC (members)
- Original complaint states: "OpenAI Holdings, LLC...has multiple members including Aestas, LLC and various individuals".[6]
OpenAI Holdings, LLC → OAI Corporation
- "OAI Corporation states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Holdings, LLC"[1]
OAI Corporation → OpenAI Global, LLC
- "OpenAI Global, LLC states that it is a subsidiary of OAI Corporation and OpenAI Global HoldCo, Inc."[1]
OpenAI Global HoldCo, Inc. → OpenAI Global, LLC
- "OpenAI Global, LLC states that it is a subsidiary of OAI Corporation and OpenAI Global HoldCo, Inc."[1]
Microsoft has 10%+ financial interest in OpenAI Global, LLC (approximately 27%)
- "OpenAI OpCo, L.L.C. states that Microsoft Corporation is a publicly held corporation that has a financial interest in OpenAI Global LLC of 10% or more."[1]
- "OpenAI L.L.C. further states that it is an indirect subsidiary of OpenAI Global, LLC, and Microsoft Corporation is a publicly held corporation that has a financial interest in OpenAI Global LLC of 10% or more."[1]
- "Microsoft Corporation is a publicly held corporation that has a financial interest in OpenAI Global, LLC of 10% or more."[1]
- "As of closing of the recapitalization, Microsoft holds roughly 27% of OpenAI Group"[4]
- Note: OpenAI Global, LLC is likely subsidiary of OpenAI Group PBC based on structure.
OpenAI Global, LLC → OpenAI OpCo, LLC
- "OpenAI OpCo, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Global, L.L.C."[1]
OpenAI OpCo, LLC → OpenAI, LLC
- "OpenAI, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI OpCo, L.L.C."[1]
OpenAI, LLC → OpenAI Ireland Ltd.
- OpenAI Ireland Limited incorporated March 24, 2023, Company Number 737350.[7]
- EU Terms of Use show OpenAI Ireland Ltd. as service provider to EU users (effective February 15, 2024).[8]
- German court ruling confirms OpenAI LLC as parent: "GEMA achieves partial victory against OpenAI", Vossius & Partner report on legal proceedings involving OpenAI, LLC and OpenAI Ireland Ltd.[9]
OpenAI, LLC → OpenAI UK Ltd.
- OPENAI UK LTD registered with Companies House, Company Number 14367667.[10]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure; not explicitly stated in court document.
OpenAI, LLC → OpenAI Japan Ltd.
- OpenAI announced establishment of Japanese subsidiary in April 2024. Multiple news sources report OpenAI Japan launch.
- OpenAI Invoice Submission Guidelines list "OAI JAPAN, LTD" as a regional entity.[11]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure; not explicitly stated in court document.
OpenAI, LLC → Radix Holdings, LLC
- OpenAI Invoice Submission Guidelines list "Radix Holdings, LLC" (🇺🇸 Limited to lease/rent).[11]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure and listed as OpenAI entity in official guidelines.
OpenAI, LLC → Summerlight Technologies Ltd.
- OpenAI Invoice Submission Guidelines list "Summerlight Technologies Ltd." (🇨🇦 Limited to goods and services for Canadian entity).[11]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure and listed as OpenAI entity in official guidelines.
OpenAI, LLC → OpenAI France, S.A.S.
- OpenAI Invoice Submission Guidelines list "OpenAI France, S.A.S." (🇫🇷 Limited to goods and services for French entity).[11]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure and listed as OpenAI entity in official guidelines.
OpenAI, LLC → OAI Ireland Limited
- OpenAI Invoice Submission Guidelines list "OAI Ireland Limited" (🌏 Limited to goods and services without a local OAI entity).[11]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure and listed as OpenAI entity in official guidelines.
- Note: This appears to be a distinct entity from "OpenAI Ireland Ltd." mentioned elsewhere.
OpenAI, LLC → OAI Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- OpenAI Invoice Submission Guidelines list "OAI SINGAPORE PTE. LTD" (🇸🇬 Limited to goods and services for Singaporean entity).[11]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure and listed as OpenAI entity in official guidelines.
OpenAI, LLC → OpenAI India Pvt Ltd
- Company registered with India's Ministry of Corporate Affairs.[12]
- Note: Parent company relationship to OpenAI, LLC inferred from corporate structure.
Stargate Joint Venture
Stargate LLC Ownership Structure
- OpenAI announcement on January 21, 2025: "Announcing The Stargate Project".[13]
- SoftBank Group announcement on January 22, 2025.[14]
- Multiple news sources report ownership structure:
- SoftBank: 40% ownership, $19 billion commitment (lead financial partner)
- OpenAI: 40% ownership, $19 billion commitment (lead operational partner)
- Oracle: ~10% ownership, $7 billion commitment
- MGX: ~10% ownership, $7 billion commitment
OpenAI (entity TBD) → Stargate LLC (40% ownership)
- OpenAI is described as equity funder and lead operational partner.[13]
- Note: Specific OpenAI subsidiary holding the Stargate investment not disclosed in court document.
SoftBank → Stargate LLC (40% ownership)
- SoftBank described as lead financial partner with 40% ownership and $19B commitment.[14]
- Note: Specific SoftBank entity structure not disclosed.
Oracle → Stargate LLC (~10% ownership)
- Oracle listed as one of four initial equity funders.[13]
- News reports indicate ~$7 billion commitment.
MGX → Stargate LLC (~10% ownership)
- MGX listed as one of four initial equity funders.[13]
- News reports indicate ~$7 billion commitment.
SoftBank OpenAI Japan Joint Venture
Joint Venture Announcement
- Press release dated November 5, 2025: "The SoftBank Group (SoftBank Corp. and SoftBank Group Corp.) and OpenAI Group PBC today announced their joint venture, SB OAI Japan GK ('SB OAI Japan'), launched on November 5, 2025."[15]
- Note: Entity name is "SB OAI Japan GK" (not "SB OpenAI Japan" as shown in original diagram).
OpenAI Group PBC → SB OAI Japan GK
- Joint venture between "OpenAI Group PBC" and "SoftBank Group".[15]
- Note: Specific OpenAI subsidiary structure and ownership percentages not disclosed.
SoftBank Group → SB OAI Japan GK
- Joint venture between "OpenAI Group PBC" and "SoftBank Group (SoftBank Corp. and SoftBank Group Corp.)".[15]
- Note: Specific SoftBank entity structure and ownership percentages not disclosed.
Startup Fund Structure
OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C. (top level)
- "OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C. states that it has no parent corporation"[1]
OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C. → OpenAI Startup Fund Management, LLC
- "OpenAI Startup Fund Management, LLC states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C."[1]
OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C. → OpenAI Startup Fund I, L.P.
- "OpenAI Startup Fund I, L.P. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C."[1]
Microsoft has 10%+ financial interest in OpenAI Startup Fund I, L.P.
- "Microsoft Corporation has a financial interest in OpenAI Startup Fund I, L.P. of 10% or more."[1]
OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C. → OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP I-VI, L.L.C.
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP I, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C."[1]
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP II, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C."[1]
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP III, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C."[1]
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP IV, L.L.C. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund GP I, L.L.C."[1]
- Note: SPV GP V and VI exist based on SEC filings, assumed they have same structure.
OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP I-VI, L.L.C. manages → OpenAI Startup Fund SPV I-VI, L.P.
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV I, L.P. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP I, L.L.C."[1]
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV II, L.P. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP II, L.L.C."[1]
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV III, L.P. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP III, L.L.C."[1]
- "OpenAI Startup Fund SPV IV, L.P. states that it is a subsidiary of OpenAI Startup Fund SPV GP IV, L.L.C."[1]
- Note: SPV GP V and VI exist based on SEC filings, assumed they have same structure.
VC Funds (limited partners) → OpenAI Startup Fund SPV I-VI, L.P.
- SEC Form D filings indicate these SPVs have limited partners beyond Microsoft:
Other OpenAI Entities
OpenAI Infra Holdings
- Entity registered in Delaware Division of Corporations.[22]
- Note: Appears in Delaware corporate registry but relationship to other OpenAI entities not disclosed in court documents.
- Note: Likely related to infrastructure/data center operations based on name, but this is speculation.
References
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac Supplemental and Amended Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, Case No. 4:24-cv-04722-YGR (Musk v. Altman), Document 349, Filed November 5, 2025, Page 2, Line 11. Available at: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69013420/349/musk-v-altman/
- ↑ a b IRS Form 990 filings for OpenAI Inc (EIN: 81-0861541). Available via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/810861541
- ↑ a b Email from OpenAI to former employees regarding equity holdings, cited via Andrew Carr on Twitter/X: https://x.com/andrew_n_carr/status/1793773522432753854
- ↑ a b c OpenAI Official Website - Our Structure page. Available at: https://openai.com/our-structure/
- ↑ SEC Form D filing for Aestas Management Company, LLC, CIK: 0001966692. Available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1966692/000131586323000474/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
- ↑ a b c Original Complaint in Musk v. Altman, Case No. 4:24-cv-04722-YGR, Document 1. Available at: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69013420/1/musk-v-altman/
- ↑ Irish company registration records. Available via SoloCheck.ie: https://www.solocheck.ie/Irish-Company/Openai-Ireland-Limited-737350
- ↑ OpenAI EU Terms of Use. Available at: https://openai.com/policies/eu-terms-of-use/
- ↑ Vossius & Partner: GEMA achieves partial victory against OpenAI. Available at: https://www.vossius.eu/en/news/detail/gema-achieves-partial-victory-against-openai
- ↑ UK company registration records (Companies House). Available at: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14367667
- ↑ a b c d e f OpenAI Invoice Submission Guidelines. Available at: https://openai.com/en-GB/policies/invoice-submission-guidelines/
- ↑ India Ministry of Corporate Affairs - Company Master Data. Available at: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/mca/master-data/MDS/company-master-info.html
- ↑ a b c d OpenAI announcement: Announcing The Stargate Project. January 21, 2025. Available at: https://openai.com/index/announcing-the-stargate-project/
- ↑ a b SoftBank Group Press Release. January 22, 2025. Available at: https://group.softbank/en/news/press/20250122
- ↑ a b c SoftBank Group Press Release. November 5, 2025. Available at: https://group.softbank/en/news/press/20251105
- ↑ SEC Form D for OpenAI Startup Fund SPV I, L.P. Available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2003722/000200372224000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
- ↑ SEC Form D for OpenAI Startup Fund SPV II, L.P. Available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2018704/000201870424000003/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
- ↑ SEC Form D for OpenAI Startup Fund SPV III, L.P. Available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2018916/000201891624000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
- ↑ SEC Form D for OpenAI Startup Fund SPV IV, L.P. Available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2023254/000202325425000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
- ↑ SEC Form D for OpenAI Startup Fund SPV V, L.P. Available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2044928/000204492824000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
- ↑ SEC Form D for OpenAI Startup Fund SPV VI, L.P. Available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2079027/000207902725000001/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml
- ↑ Delaware Division of Corporations entity search. Available at: https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/ecorp/entitysearch/NameSearch.aspx
Diagram source file
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BD["Board of Directors"]:::board
OAICharity["OpenAI Foundation<br/>(formerly OpenAI, Inc.)"]:::entity
OAIGroupPBC["OpenAI Group PBC"]:::entity
OAIGP["OpenAI GP, LLC"]:::entity
OAIHoldings["OpenAI Holdings, LLC"]:::entity
AestasLLC["Aestas, LLC"]:::entity
AestasMgmtCo["Aestas Management<br/>Company, LLC<br/>(f/k/a OpenAI Holdings, LP)"]:::entity
OAICorp["OAI Corporation<br/>(formerly OAI Corporation, LLC)"]:::entity
OpenAIGlobalHoldCo["OpenAI Global HoldCo, Inc."]:::entity
OpenAIGlobal["OpenAI Global, LLC<br/>(Capped Profit Company)"]:::entity
IAE["Investors"]:::external
IOH["Investors"]:::external
MS["Microsoft"]:::external
OAIOpCo["OpenAI OpCo, LLC<br/>(formerly OpenAI L.P.)"]:::opco
OAILLC["OpenAI, LLC"]:::opco
OAI_Ireland["OpenAI Ireland Ltd."]:::intl
OAI_UK["OpenAI UK Ltd."]:::intl
OAI_Japan["OpenAI Japan Ltd."]:::intl
StartupFundGP1["OpenAI Startup Fund<br/>GP I, L.L.C."]:::fund
StartupFundLP1["OpenAI Startup Fund<br/>I, L.P."]:::fund
SPVGP["OpenAI Startup Fund<br/>SPV GP I‑VI, L.L.C."]:::fund
SPVLP["OpenAI Startup Fund<br/>SPV I‑VI, L.P."]:::fund
StartupFundMgmt["OpenAI Startup Fund<br/>Management, LLC"]:::fund
VCFunds["VC Funds"]:::external
SBOpenAI_Japan["SB OAI Japan GK"]:::jv
SB["SoftBank Group"]:::external
OAIInfraHoldings["OpenAI Infra Holdings"]:::unknown
Oracle["Oracle"]:::external
MGX["MGX"]:::external
StargateLLC["Stargate LLC"]:::jv
BD -->|"controls"| OAICharity
OAICharity -->|"owns"| OAIGroupPBC
OAIGroupPBC -->|"owns"| OAIGP
OAIGroupPBC -->|"owns"| OAIHoldings
OAIGroupPBC -.->|"unconfirmed"| OAIInfraHoldings
OAIGP -->|"executive officer,<br/>director, promoter"| AestasMgmtCo
AestasMgmtCo -->|"owns"| AestasLLC
IAE -->|"owns"| AestasMgmtCo
IOH -->|"owns"| OAIHoldings
AestasLLC -->|"owns"| OAIHoldings
OAIHoldings -->|"owns"| OAICorp
OAICorp -->|"owns"| OpenAIGlobal
OpenAIGlobalHoldCo -->|"owns"| OpenAIGlobal
MS -->|"has 10%+ financial interest in"| OpenAIGlobal
OpenAIGlobal -->|"owns"| OAIOpCo
OAIOpCo -->|"owns"| OAILLC
OAILLC -->|"owns"| OAI_Ireland
OAILLC -->|"owns"| OAI_UK
OAILLC -->|"owns"| OAI_Japan
OAIGroupPBC -->|"50% ownership"| SBOpenAI_Japan
SB -->|"50% ownership"| SBOpenAI_Japan
SB -->|"40% ownership"| StargateLLC
OAIInfraHoldings -.->|"unconfirmed 40% ownership"| StargateLLC
Oracle -->|"~10% ownership"| StargateLLC
MGX -->|"~10% ownership"| StargateLLC
MS -->|"has 10%+ financial interest in"| StartupFundLP1
StartupFundGP1 -->|"owns"| StartupFundLP1
StartupFundGP1 -->|"owns"| StartupFundMgmt
StartupFundGP1 -->|"owns"| SPVGP
SPVGP -->|"manages"| SPVLP
VCFunds -->|"invest in"| SPVLP
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classDef board fill:#FFFFFF,stroke:#000,stroke-width:1px,color:#000
classDef opco fill:#FFFFFF,stroke:#000,stroke-width:1px,color:#000
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A corporate organizational chart for OpenAI showing ownership and control structures. The diagram uses rectangular boxes to represent corporate entities connected by directional arrows labeled with relationship types.
21 April 2025
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