STARTRADER Opens Pre-IPO Trading for OpenAI and Anthropic

The move targets a surge in investor appetite for high-profile artificial intelligence firms currently operating as private entities. By introducing these contracts, the broker provides a platform for market participants to express their views on company valuations well ahead of anticipated public offerings. The instruments allow for continuous trading, removing the limitations typically associated with traditional exchange schedules.

"AI is shaping the next generation of global industries, and traders want the ability to access these opportunities early," said Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER. The broker, which holds regulatory licenses in five jurisdictions including ASIC and the CMA, intends to bridge the gap between private equity interest and liquid market participation. This launch expands the firm's existing thematic CFD catalogue, positioning it among the first to offer specialized pre-IPO access for these specific industry leaders.