MoneyThe story, in brief
OpenAI readies IPO filing to list as soon as September
$1 trillion. OpenAI just filed for IPO—earliest listing September 2026.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI's public market debut at a $1tn valuation would be the largest AI company IPO ever and signal peak investor confidence in AI infrastructure leaders. This reshapes cap table dynamics across the entire AI ecosystem.
The key facts
6 to knowOpenAI IPO filing underway
$1 trillion valuation target
Expected listing window: September 2026 or later
Lead bankers: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley
Legal counsel: Cooley LLP
Would be largest AI company IPO on record
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Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: AI lab is preparing for $1tn listing with bankers Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley and lawyers at Cooley