OpenAI планирует IPO на $1 трлн, что может стать историческим событием Translation: OpenAI plans an IPO at $1 trillion, which could become a historic event.

OpenAI is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) with a valuation estimated at $1 trillion. This could potentially be one of the largest IPOs in history, according to sources cited by Reuters.

The agency reports that the company plans to file with securities regulators in the second half of 2026. Earlier discussions considered raising around $60 billion, although that figure may increase.

Reuters notes that negotiations are in preliminary stages, and terms could change based on business growth and overall market conditions.

Journalists have added that CFO Sarah Friar informed some employees about plans to go public in 2027. However, some advisors believe the offering could take place sooner, possibly by the end of 2026.

«Going public isn’t our primary focus, which is why we haven’t set a date. We’re building a sustainable business and advancing our mission to ensure everyone can benefit from AGI,» commented an OpenAI representative.

Recently, the company completed a thorough restructuring, splitting into a for-profit corporation and a non-profit foundation.

The OpenAI Foundation holds control over OpenAI Group, which can freely raise funds or acquire companies without legal restrictions.

The foundation owns 26% of the commercial entity and has the authority to appoint its board of directors. Microsoft holds 27%, while investors and partners own 47%.

An IPO would enable the startup to raise capital more effectively, make significant acquisitions using public shares, and support CEO Sam Altman’s plans to invest trillions in AI infrastructure.

«I think it’s fair to say that this is the most likely path for us [an IPO], considering the capital needs,» the entrepreneur stated during a live broadcast.

According to Reuters sources, with an expected annual revenue of around $20 billion, OpenAI is also facing increasing losses.

A successful stock offering would mark a major achievement for OpenAI’s investors, including SoftBank, Thrive Capital, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and Microsoft. The latter has invested a total of $13 billion in the startup, and with a $1 trillion valuation, Microsoft’s stake would rise to $270 billion.

The growth of artificial intelligence is driving stock prices for technology-related companies. On October 29, Nvidia, a developer of AI chips, became the first company in history to reach a market capitalization of $5 trillion.

In October, OpenAI allowed current and former employees to sell shares worth $6.6 billion. In this transaction, the startup was valued at $500 billion, setting a record among private firms.

It’s worth mentioning that in the same month, the startup launched its own browser, Atlas.