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OpenAI Preps 2026 IPO, Reportedly Eyes $1 Trillion Valuation After $122 Billion Raise

Investors face bold growth targets alongside a years-long wait for profits.

Overview

  • Multiple reports say the company could list as soon as the fourth quarter of 2026.
  • A recent $122 billion funding round valued OpenAI at $852 billion and added SoftBank, Amazon, and Nvidia as major backers.
  • The company is reportedly targeting a $1 trillion valuation for its market debut.
  • ChatGPT reaches about 900 million weekly users, with 50 million paying consumers and 9 million paying business users.
  • OpenAI has told potential investors it could reach $280 billion in annual revenue by 2030, and it does not expect to be cash-flow positive until 2029.