OpenAI is currently negotiating a new funding round, aiming to secure investor signatures by the end of next week. While the final amount remains under discussion, reports suggest the company is targeting approximately $30 billion. This capital injection is intended as a bridge ahead of a potential initial public offering.
The company initiated these discussions in December following interest from investors. Market observers note that the accelerated fundraising timeline is a strategic move to strengthen OpenAI's position against its primary competitor, Anthropic, which is preparing for its own public debut next month.
Financial data highlights the competitive landscape between the two firms. Anthropic reported revenue growth from $4.8 billion in the first quarter to $16.8 billion in the third quarter of this year. Meanwhile, OpenAI informed investors that its annualized revenue reached approximately $50 billion by the end of September.
Anthropic is expected to file its IPO paperwork as early as this Friday, potentially leading to a market listing in November. This offering is anticipated to exceed the scale of the SpaceX IPO from June and is considered a significant indicator of investor sentiment toward the artificial intelligence sector.
