OpenAI (PRIVATE) May Delay IPO for Higher Valuation Potential

OpenAI is reportedly considering delaying its IPO until next year to aim for a higher valuation, potentially reaching $1 trillion. The company confidentially filed with the SEC after completing a record funding round of $122 billion, yielding a current valuation of $852 billion. Microsoft has invested approximately $13 billion in OpenAI, contributing to its prominence in the AI sector. This delay follows a surge in tech IPOs, including SpaceX raising over $85 billion, signaling significant market interest in AI stocks.