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OpenAI's Cozy Partner Cerebras Is on Track for a Blockbuster IPO

The AI chipmaker is seeking to capitalize on strong investor demand as listings tied to data centers and artificial intelligence draw billions.

  • Cerebras Systems Inc. began formal marketing for its US IPO on Monday, targeting a $3.5 billion raise and a $26.6 billion market cap, aiming to debut before SpaceX's potentially record-breaking listing.
  • AI chipmaker Cerebras offers the Wafer-Scale Engine 3 to challenge Nvidia Corp., capitalizing on a constructive market after previously shelving a 2024 IPO attempt due to federal reviews regarding Abu Dhabi-based G42.
  • Banks are already fielding $10 billion in orders for the $3.5 billion in shares, indicating robust investor appetite. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Fidelity rank among the long list of top-name investors backing the firm.
  • Companies are rushing to debut to avoid the "shadow" of larger deals like SpaceX's $75 billion offering, as total US IPO proceeds for the first half of 2026 could reach $49.3 billion.
  • Candidates face a mid-May regulatory deadline to refresh filings, creating pressure to list quickly. Healthcare IPOs have raised $6.4 billion so far this year, showing sector diversity beyond AI.
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Celebras, an Nvidia rival that manufactures wafer-sized AI chips, makes another attempt at an IPO; analysis suggests listing ahead of SpaceX, which attracts significant attention and scale. Celebras, an AI chip startup dubbed a rival to Nvidia, is pursuing an IPO on the U.S. stock market with a target valuation of $26.6 billion (approximately 38 trillion won).

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Cerebras Systems, a leading AI chip manufacturer, is preparing for what could be the largest IPO of 2026. This move reflects its strong partnership with OpenAI and opens up new investment opportunities. Cerebras' partnership with OpenAI is nearing its big IPO. In the long saga surrounding Cerebras Systems' IPO, the finish line is almost at hand. The AI chipmaker announced on Monday that it is preparing to sell 28 million shares at a price betwee…

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the-decoder.de broke the news in Germany on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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