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Lead Bank in OpenAI's IPO?

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Lead Bank in OpenAI's IPO?

Goldman Sachs 80%

Morgan Stanley 20%

JPMorgan <1%

Bank of America <1%

Polymarket

$53,796 Vol.

Goldman Sachs 80%

Morgan Stanley 20%

JPMorgan <1%

Bank of America <1%

Polymarket

$53,796 Vol.

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Goldman Sachs

$14,473 Vol.

80%

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Morgan Stanley

$9,571 Vol.

20%

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JPMorgan

$4,100 Vol.

<1%

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Bank of America

$2,664 Vol.

<1%

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Citigroup

$2,820 Vol.

<1%

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Barclays

$3,770 Vol.

<1%

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UBS

$3,738 Vol.

<1%

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Deutsche Bank

$9,255 Vol.

<1%

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Wells Fargo

$3,405 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the bank that serves as the lead underwriter in the initial public offering of OpenAI. If no IPO occurs by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or OpenAI completes an initial public offering without a designated lead underwriter, this market will resolve to “Other.” If multiple banks are identified as lead underwriters, this market will resolve according to the primary lead underwriter. If the hierarchy between them is unclear, this market will resolve once it is conclusively evident which bank is the primary lead underwriter, for example, through the order in which the banks are listed in the underwriting section of OpenAI's final initial public offering prospectus, once released. The primary resolution source for this market will be official disclosures from OpenAI. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Goldman Sachs holds the strongest position as OpenAI’s prospective lead-left underwriter, reflecting its recent selection for the top role in SpaceX’s massive 2026 IPO and deep advisory ties in major technology listings. OpenAI confidentially filed its S-1 in June 2026 after engaging both Goldman and Morgan Stanley as primary bookrunners, with the latter positioned as a close second amid competition for the coveted lead designation. Separate deal teams at the banks also support rival Anthropic’s preparations, underscoring their dominance in artificial-intelligence IPOs. Recent statements from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicate a likely 2027 debut timeline driven by AI safety priorities and valuation targets, yet this shift has not altered the established bank hierarchy or syndicate structure. Traders continue to price Goldman’s execution track record and allocation influence as the decisive factors ahead of any formal prospectus updates.

This market will resolve according to the bank that serves as the lead underwriter in the initial public offering of OpenAI.

If no IPO occurs by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or OpenAI completes an initial public offering without a designated lead underwriter, this market will resolve to “Other.”

If multiple banks are identified as lead underwriters, this market will resolve according to the primary lead underwriter. If the hierarchy between them is unclear, this market will resolve once it is conclusively evident which bank is the primary lead underwriter, for example, through the order in which the banks are listed in the underwriting section of OpenAI's final initial public offering prospectus, once released.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official disclosures from OpenAI. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the bank that serves as the lead underwriter in the initial public offering of OpenAI. If no IPO occurs by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or OpenAI completes an initial public offering without a designated lead underwriter, this market will resolve to “Other.” If multiple banks are identified as lead underwriters, this market will resolve according to the primary lead underwriter. If the hierarchy between them is unclear, this market will resolve once it is conclusively evident which bank is the primary lead underwriter, for example, through the order in which the banks are listed in the underwriting section of OpenAI's final initial public offering prospectus, once released. The primary resolution source for this market will be official disclosures from OpenAI. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$53,796
End Date
Jan 1, 2028
Market Opened
May 21, 2026, 12:17 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the bank that serves as the lead underwriter in the initial public offering of OpenAI. If no IPO occurs by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or OpenAI completes an initial public offering without a designated lead underwriter, this market will resolve to “Other.” If multiple banks are identified as lead underwriters, this market will resolve according to the primary lead underwriter. If the hierarchy between them is unclear, this market will resolve once it is conclusively evident which bank is the primary lead underwriter, for example, through the order in which the banks are listed in the underwriting section of OpenAI's final initial public offering prospectus, once released. The primary resolution source for this market will be official disclosures from OpenAI. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Goldman Sachs holds the strongest position as OpenAI’s prospective lead-left underwriter, reflecting its recent selection for the top role in SpaceX’s massive 2026 IPO and deep advisory ties in major technology listings. OpenAI confidentially filed its S-1 in June 2026 after engaging both Goldman and Morgan Stanley as primary bookrunners, with the latter positioned as a close second amid competition for the coveted lead designation. Separate deal teams at the banks also support rival Anthropic’s preparations, underscoring their dominance in artificial-intelligence IPOs. Recent statements from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicate a likely 2027 debut timeline driven by AI safety priorities and valuation targets, yet this shift has not altered the established bank hierarchy or syndicate structure. Traders continue to price Goldman’s execution track record and allocation influence as the decisive factors ahead of any formal prospectus updates.

This market will resolve according to the bank that serves as the lead underwriter in the initial public offering of OpenAI.

If no IPO occurs by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or OpenAI completes an initial public offering without a designated lead underwriter, this market will resolve to “Other.”

If multiple banks are identified as lead underwriters, this market will resolve according to the primary lead underwriter. If the hierarchy between them is unclear, this market will resolve once it is conclusively evident which bank is the primary lead underwriter, for example, through the order in which the banks are listed in the underwriting section of OpenAI's final initial public offering prospectus, once released.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official disclosures from OpenAI. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve according to the bank that serves as the lead underwriter in the initial public offering of OpenAI. If no IPO occurs by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or OpenAI completes an initial public offering without a designated lead underwriter, this market will resolve to “Other.” If multiple banks are identified as lead underwriters, this market will resolve according to the primary lead underwriter. If the hierarchy between them is unclear, this market will resolve once it is conclusively evident which bank is the primary lead underwriter, for example, through the order in which the banks are listed in the underwriting section of OpenAI's final initial public offering prospectus, once released. The primary resolution source for this market will be official disclosures from OpenAI. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$53,796
End Date
Jan 1, 2028
Market Opened
May 21, 2026, 12:17 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Lead Bank in OpenAI's IPO?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 9 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Goldman Sachs" at 80%, followed by "Morgan Stanley" at 20%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 80¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 80% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Lead Bank in OpenAI's IPO?" has generated $53.8K in total trading volume since the market launched on May 21, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Lead Bank in OpenAI's IPO?," browse the 9 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Lead Bank in OpenAI's IPO?" is "Goldman Sachs" at 80%, meaning the market assigns a 80% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Morgan Stanley" at 20%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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