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OpenAI Weighs IPO in 2027 After Expected Anthropic Public Debut

OpenAI is considering an initial public offering as soon as in 2027, according to people familiar with the matter, a timeline that would potentially see it go public after its artificial intelligence rival Anthropic PBC.

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  • Source: Bloomberg
  • Published: 2026-06-26
  • Signal score: 6
  • 6 sources

Editor's take

OpenAI is reportedly exploring a public listing in 2027, a move that could place it on the stock market after its competitor, Anthropic.

This potential IPO signifies a pivotal moment for the generative AI sector, as it indicates a maturation of these once-private entities and their increasing integration into public markets. The timing is particularly significant, suggesting a competitive race to go public between two of the leading developers of large language models, potentially influencing investor sentiment and capital allocation across the AI landscape.

Future developments to monitor include how OpenAI's valuation compares to Anthropic's, and whether regulatory bodies will scrutinize these AI giants differently post-IPO. The success of these offerings could set precedents for future AI company public debuts and shape the long-term investment thesis for the industry.

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