Anthropic (ANT) made global headlines when it filed for an IPO. Its highly anticipated listing could help set the tone for the next wave of AI listings, potentially bringing some of the largest names in AI model development, enterprise software, and search to the public market.
The AI issuers of the 2026 IPO market have largely come from the infrastructure layer, driven by the capital needs of an unprecedented build-out. These include companies like natural gas engine producer INNIO (INIO), indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions (MAIR), and electrical equipment maker Forgent Power Solutions (FPS). More sit in the public pipeline, including SB Energy (SBE), DayOne Data Centers (DODC), and Nscale (NSCL).
A successful debut from Anthropic could encourage private names higher in the AI value chain to file their own papers as they seek capital for expansion or liquidity for existing shareholders. Here are seven AI companies to watch in 2027 and beyond.
