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Reuters: OpenAI Prepares for Potential $1 Trillion IPO in 2026/2027
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Reuters reported that OpenAI is considering an IPO, potentially valuing the company at up to $1 trillion. Despite a target date of 2027, the IPO might happen as early as late 2026, with a fundraising goal of at least $60 billion, though an OpenAI spokesperson says an IPO is not currently the company's focus.
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Key takeaways
- According to a Reuters report, OpenAI is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at as much as $1 trillion
- While CFO Sarah Friar is reportedly targeting 2027, the offering could occur as early as the latter half of 2026
- The company may seek to raise at least $60 billion through the IPO
According to a Reuters report, OpenAI is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at as much as $1 trillion. While CFO Sarah Friar is reportedly targeting 2027, the offering could occur as early as the latter half of 2026. The company may seek to raise at least $60 billion through the IPO.
The IPO would facilitate more efficient capital raising to support CEO Sam Altman's ambitious AI infrastructure development plans. However, an OpenAI spokesperson has stated that an IPO is "not our focus" at this time.
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