OpenAI CFO Sara Friar announced plans for the company to go public by 2027, with the possibility of an earlier debut if business growth accelerates.
OpenAI targets 2027 IPO with $40B+ annualized revenue and 35% quarterly growth, validating its $852B valuation path. Enterprise revenue +50% and 20M weekly AI users confirm sustainable traction essential for CTO infrastructure budget decisions.
IPO is a milestone, not an endpoint: Friar
Aug 20, 2026
03:47 pm
What's the storyOpenAI's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sara Friar has told employees that the artificial intelligence (AI) lab is planning to go public in 2027.
However, she also hinted that if the company's business continues to grow at its current pace, it could make its debut even sooner.
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