tech
March 30, 2026
How Soon Could AI Trailblazer Anthropic Go Public?
Reports suggest Anthropic's listing could raise more than US$60bn, underlining both the scale of investor appetite and the rapid growth of the AI sector
TL;DR
- Anthropic is reportedly exploring plans for an IPO, potentially as soon as the fourth quarter of this year.
- The listing could raise more than US$60 billion, reflecting strong investor appetite for AI companies.
- Anthropic has engaged with major Wall Street institutions like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley for lead roles.
- The company's valuation has surged, reaching approximately US$380 billion following a recent funding round.
- Anthropic's annualised revenue has more than doubled to US$19 billion, driven by demand for AI solutions.
- The company projects becoming cash-flow positive by 2028, potentially offering a more attractive business model than OpenAI to investors.
- Strategic partnerships with Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA provide critical resources for Anthropic.
- Anthropic plans to invest US$50 billion in custom data centres in the US.
- The company has faced regulatory scrutiny, including a challenge to a US Department of Defense designation.
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