# PU Prime Adds Pre-IPO Access to OpenAI and Anthropic

> Source: <https://letsdatascience.com/news/pu-prime-adds-pre-ipo-access-to-openai-and-anthropic-d06d27dc>
> Published: 2026-06-29 13:06:42+00:00

Editorial analysis: Retail brokers listing pre-IPO derivatives for major private AI companies expand retail exposure to frontier-capability firms, but they also introduce valuation, liquidity, and model-risk considerations for data scientists and quant traders. Reported events: According to FinanceWire via Markets Insider, PU Prime launched Pre-IPO products providing exposure to **OpenAI** (symbol `OPENAIUSD`) and **Anthropic** (symbol `ANTHUSD`) on June 29, 2026. FXStreet reports that STARTRADER also listed `OPENAIUSD` and `ANTHUSD` as pre-IPO CFD instruments, offering **5x leverage** and round-the-clock trading. Business Insider notes that neither **OpenAI** nor **Anthropic** has announced IPO plans. The press coverage includes a direct quote from **Daniel Bruce, Managing Director at PU Prime**, and a quoted statement from **Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER**, explaining client demand for early exposure.
