OpenAI to confidentially file for IPO as soon as Friday: Source
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Source: CNBC TechnologyMay 20, 2026
Summary
OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file documents for an IPO (initial public offering, when a private company becomes publicly traded) as soon as this week, working with major investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. The company, valued at over $850 billion, is planning this public debut as part of normal strategic planning, though leadership hasn't confirmed a specific timeline.
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Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/openai-ipo-filing.html
First tracked: May 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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