Several companies have been involved in initial public offerings (IPO) across 2025, leaving investors with a wide range of options to choose from.

Among them, some stand out for their potential to deliver strong long-term returns, making them worth buying at the moment. 

To this end, Finbold consulted OpenAI’s ChatGPT and determined which 2025 IPO candidates are worth buying in August.

Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ: FLY)

Firefly Aerospace (NASDAQ: FLY), which debuted on the Nasdaq in August, came up with a bold vision for commercial space operations. The company raised $868 million in its IPO, with shares surging as much as 56% on the first day of trading. 

While the stock has since cooled, ChatGPT noted that Firefly’s fundamentals remain compelling. The company has already secured major contracts with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense, boasting a backlog worth over $1.1 billion.

Its Blue Ghost lunar lander recently completed a successful mission, putting the firm on the radar of both public and private space clients. 

In a crowded space sector that’s long on ambition but short on delivery, Firefly has shown it can execute. For investors seeking exposure to the space economy, ChatGPT noted that it offers a rare blend of technical credibility and commercial traction.

At the close of the last market session, FLY was trading at $50.17, down over 16%.

Chime Financial (NASDAQ: CHYM)

On the other hand, the AI model also selected Chime Financial (NASDAQ: CHYM), the neobank that went public in June. The company raised around $864 million and now trades near its IPO price, signaling relative stability in a volatile market. 

At press time, CHYM stock was valued at $28.89, down 14% on the day and 22% since going public in June.

Notably, Chime has built a user base of more than 22 million customers by offering simple, fee-free banking services that appeal to a digitally native generation.

Unlike many fintech firms that have struggled to scale profitably, ChatGPT noted that Chime has kept its model lean. While not without regulatory challenges, its core business of facilitating low-cost financial services is gaining ground in an environment where traditional banks are still struggling to adapt. 

As interest in digital banking grows globally, ChatGPT stated that Chime appears well-positioned to benefit from the broader shift toward financial decentralization.

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