The Strategist

OpenAI may delay IPO until next year



06/26/2026 - 10:23



The American AI firm OpenAI intends to delay its initial public offering (IPO) until next year, according to The New York Times, which references three sources.



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The firm was anticipated to launch its public offering this autumn. Experts estimate that OpenAI's market valuation will be around $1 trillion.

According to sources, the advisers to the company suggested postponing until next year to achieve a $1 trillion valuation. The advisors think that the IPO might be sped up by reducing that valuation.

Previously, The Information mentioned, referencing sources, that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman aims to conduct an IPO in 2027.

Another artificial intelligence startup, Anthropic, is anticipated to become public this autumn. Similar to OpenAI, it has submitted an initial IPO application.

In the latest funding rounds, Anthropic was assessed at $965 billion, while OpenAI was valued at $852 billion.

source: nytimes.com, theinformation.com