OpenAI president says IPO possible in 2027
TechCrunch: OpenAI president Greg Brockman says company could be IPO ready in 2027
OpenAI president Greg Brockman says the company could be ready to go public in 2027, pointing to accelerating enterprise revenue and a turnaround in its business.
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OpenAI's president stated that the company could be ready for an initial public offering in 2027, citing strong growth in its enterprise business. The company saw 70% quarterly growth in annualized revenue in the third quarter of 2026, with enterprise revenue now accounting for the majority of total revenue compared to around 30% previously. This shift matters because OpenAI is transitioning from being perceived primarily as a consumer-focused company to establishing itself as a reliable enterprise partner, as demonstrated by recent major client partnerships. The company's confidence in going public reflects what its leadership describes as significant progress made throughout 2026 after a slower start earlier in the year.
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