Anthropic sets stage for massive IPO after filing to go public

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2 Jun 2026 • 2:01 AM MYT
The Independent
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Anthropic sets stage for massive IPO after filing to go public

  • Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has confidentially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering.
  • This move follows a recent $65 billion private funding round, which increased its valuation to $965 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable startups.
  • Anthropic, maker of the Claude chatbot, now surpasses rival OpenAI in market value and reports $47 billion in annualized revenue.
  • The company stated its IPO depends on market conditions and SEC review, with no decision yet on share number or price.
  • Anthropic, OpenAI, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX are all expected to go public despite currently operating at a loss, fueling concerns about an AI bubble.

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