OpenAI is preparing for a historic IPO: the company’s valuation may reach $1 trillion
30 October 16:33
OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could become one of the largest in the history of the technology sector.
According toReuters, [ komersant] reports .
The company is expected to file documents with the US Securities Commission in the second half of 2026, and go public in 2027.
The company’s preliminary valuation may reach $1 trillion, and the volume of potential investments is at least $60 billion.
How OpenAI is preparing for the exchange
Preparation for the IPO became possible after the reorganization of the corporate structure, which reduced the influence of Microsoft.
The company is now controlled by the nonprofit OpenAI Foundation, which owns 26% of the OpenAI Group and can increase its stake after reaching certain financial targets.
According to Reuters, OpenAI’s annual revenue could reach $20 billion by the end of 2025, although the company is still unprofitable.
Microsoft, which has invested about $13 billion, holds about 27% of the shares. Other investors include SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and MGX from Abu Dhabi.
What the company says
In response to the IPO announcement, OpenAI said that going public is not currently a priority.
“Our main goal is to build a sustainable business and develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of all,” the company said.
At the same time, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, admitted during a recent broadcast that a public offering is “the most likely way for the company to grow,” given the need for large investments to build the AI infrastructure.
OpenAI’s upcoming IPO could be a turning point for the global AI market, following the boom that has already lifted Nvidia to a $5 trillion capitalization and strengthened Big Tech ‘s position on the stock exchanges.
OpenAI’s success in the public market is expected to spur a new wave of investment in AI companies around the world, but it could also increase the risk of a bubble in the tech sector.
What we know about OpenAI
OpenAI created ChatGPT in 2022, sparking a global leap in the development of generative AI.
The company already has more than 100 million monthly active users and is actively developing products for business, education, and media.
Analysts predict that OpenAI’s IPO may become the second largest after Saudi Aramco’s in 2019.
