OpenAI Faces Financial Challenges Ahead of IPO

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI is grappling with financial difficulties before its initial public offering (IPO). According to Financial Times, the company's total expenses reached 34 billion dollars in 2025, while revenue was 13 billion dollars.

A significant portion of expenses went toward research and development. OpenAI spent 19 billion dollars in this direction. Approximately 6 billion dollars more was allocated to marketing and sales. As a result, the company's losses remain high, reaching 39 billion dollars.

Against this backdrop, OpenAI is attempting to reduce expenses. The company has temporarily halted several projects, including the video creation application Sora.

In parallel, OpenAI is also planning to lower prices in order to increase the number of users and strengthen its competitive position against Anthropic. All of this is happening as the company prepares for its upcoming IPO.

Source: Investing.com