OpenAI, Anthropic IPO Race
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026
The impending IPOs of OpenAI>>> and Anthropic>>> are expected to significantly impact the technology and financial markets, potentially setting new records for public offerings. Increased investor interest in pure-play AI companies could drive valuations higher across the sector, while also introducing scrutiny into the business models of these rapidly growing firms.
The artificial intelligence sector is witnessing a significant shift towards capital markets, with OpenAI>>> and Anthropic>>> emerging as key players in a historic IPO race. OpenAI>>> is reportedly preparing for a record-breaking public offering that could raise USD 60 billion and value the company at over USD 1 trillion. Simultaneously, Anthropic>>> has filed a confidential draft registration statement for its own IPO and recently secured USD 65 billion in a funding round led by Altimeter Capital>>>, Dragoneer Investment Group>>>, GHO Capital Partners>>>, and Sequoia Capital>>>, valuing it at USD 965 billion. Anthropic>>> has also surpassed OpenAI>>> in sales, projecting USD 40 billion in annual recurring revenue compared to OpenAI>>>'s USD 30 billion. A Deutsche Bank>>> Research Institute report highlights this intense competition, noting that OpenAI>>>'s offering could be the largest ever, surpassing Saudi Arabia>>>'s 2019 IPO. The market is keenly watching how these companies will be valued once their financial statements are made public.
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