OpenAI's Potential IPO in 2027 Could Be Among Largest in History

According to BlockBeats, OpenAI is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as 2027, which could rank among the largest in history. The company recently announced a capital restructuring, establishing a framework where its nonprofit arm, now named the OpenAI Foundation, holds approximately $130 billion in equity of its for-profit operations. This move is seen as a step towards going public. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated that an IPO is the most likely path to meet the company's future capital needs. Since 2019, Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI and supports the recent restructuring. Microsoft's investment in OpenAI Group PBC is now valued at approximately $135 billion, representing 27% of the company's diluted shares.