OpenAI’s CFO told staff it will go public in 2027, or sooner

OpenAI’s CFO Sarah Friar told staff the company will become public in 2027 or sooner if growth continues, noting the March $122 billion funding round gives flexibility on timing. She highlighted a 35% quarterly revenue run-rate increase, a 50% enterprise run-rate rise, and 20 million weekly users of its coding product, while acknowledging widening operating losses and recent executive departures.