Regulatory Hurdles for the OpenAI IPO

The SEC Scrutiny: A New Frontier of AI Disclosure The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would subject OpenAI’s IPO registration statement, the S-1 filing, to an unprecedented level of scrutiny, focusing on the unique and opaque nature of its core asset:...

The Regulatory Hurdles of Going Public

The journey from a private enterprise to a publicly-traded company is a monumental undertaking, a corporate metamorphosis governed by a labyrinth of stringent regulations. The process, known as an Initial Public Offering (IPO), is far more than a financial event; it...

Key Metrics Investors Scrutinize in an IPO

Financial Performance and Health Revenue Growth Trajectory and Quality Investors dissect a company’s top-line revenue with a focus on both pace and sustainability. High year-over-year (YoY) growth rates are table stakes for many technology and growth IPOs, but the...