【AI前沿】OpenAI barrels toward IPO that may happen in September

In BriefPosted:10:24 AM PDT · May 20, 2026Image Credits:Nathan Howard/Bloomberg / Getty ImagesJulie BortOpenAI barrels toward IPO that may happen in SeptemberA day after Elon Musklost his lawsuitthat threatened OpenAI’s structure, leadership, and finances, the AI giant is ready to move forward with its initial public offering, sources toldthe Wall Street Journal.OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman reportedly hopes that his company will be ready to go public by September. The ChatGPT maker has been working with tech IPO powerhouse bankers Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, and may file IPO paperwork confidentially with regulators within days or weeks, per the WSJ.The news of OpenAI’s potential IPO, which by all accounts should be a blockbuster, comes as the world awaits the public disclosure of SpaceX’s IPO filings, which are expected to appear as soon as Wednesday, according to reports. Rocket-maker SpaceX is, of course, now one of OpenAI’s major competitors, after itconsumed Elon Musk’s model maker, xAI.Now that Musk failed to skewer OpenAI, the competitor he co-founded, through the heart with a lawsuit, it looks like the next Musk vs. Altman battle will take place in the world of finance. Which one will be the bigger IPO?OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.TopicsAI,Elon Musk,In Brief,IPOs,OpenAI,sam altman,StartupsMay 27Athens, GreeceStrictlyVC Athens is up next. Hear unfiltered insights straight from Europe’s tech leaders and connect with the people shaping what’s ahead. Lock in your spot before it’s gone.REGISTER NOWNewslettersSee MoreSubscribe for the industry’s biggest tech newsTechCrunch Daily NewsEvery weekday and Sunday, you can get the best of TechCrunch’s coverage.TechCrunch MobilityTechCrunch Mobility is your destination for transportation news and insight.Startups WeeklyStartups are the core of TechCrunch, so get our best coverage delivered weekly.StrictlyVCProvides movers and shakers with the info they need to start their day.No newsletters selected.SubscribeBy submitting your email, you agree to ourTermsandPrivacy Notice.RelatedVentureSam Altman makes ‘mic drop’ offer to every Y Combinator startupJulie Bort17 minutes agoSpaceThe SpaceX IPO filing has arrivedSean O’KaneKirsten Korosec48 minutes agoAIElon Musk said Sam Altman ‘stole’ a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aimsTim Fernholz1 day agoLatest in StartupsVentureSam Altman makes ‘mic drop’ offer to every Y Combinator startupJulie Bort17 minutes agoStartupsYou don’t need to be an AI startup to raise. Lucra has $20M to prove it.Theresa Loconsolo18 minutes ago30 minIn BriefOpenAI barrels toward IPO that may happen in SeptemberJulie Bort4 hours ago