OpenAI CFO Tells Staff IPO Is Coming by 2027 at Latest
OpenAI's CFO reassured employees at an all-hands meeting that the company will go public by 2027, dismissing concerns about Anthropic's rival IPO timeline.
If you've been watching the AI race and wondering when OpenAI might finally let everyday investors buy in, here's your answer: the company's CFO says it's happening by 2027 — and possibly sooner. Sarah Friar made the promise directly to OpenAI employees during an all-hands meeting, signaling that leadership is serious about eventually opening the company up to public markets.
Friar's remarks weren't just about hype — they were also a bit of a pep talk. Employees had apparently been paying close attention to competitor Anthropic's IPO chatter, and Friar stepped in to essentially say: don't sweat it. OpenAI has its own timeline, and the goal is to get there on or before 2027.
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For those unfamiliar with the IPO process, going public means a private company sells shares on a stock exchange for the first time, letting regular investors buy ownership stakes. It's a massive milestone — and for a company as influential and closely watched as OpenAI, an IPO would likely be one of the biggest market events in recent tech history.
The broader context here matters. Both OpenAI and Anthropic are among the most valuable AI startups in the world, and their race to commercialize cutting-edge AI has investors drooling. Friar's statement suggests OpenAI isn't feeling pressured to rush just because a rival might beat them to the public markets — a confident posture for a company still navigating a complex governance and restructuring landscape.
Whether 2027 holds or OpenAI surprises everyone with an earlier debut, the clock is now officially ticking. Continue reading at US Top News and Analysis.
