Amazon-Backed AI Startup Anthropic Soars to $61.5 Billion Valuation After Mega Funding Round

Mar 03, 2025
CNBC
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Summary

Amazon-backed AI startup Anthropic skyrocketed to a staggering $61.5 billion valuation after securing a $3.5 billion mega funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, fueling its ambitious plans to expand compute power, advance AI research, and accelerate global expansion.

Key Points

  • Amazon-backed AI firm Anthropic closed its latest funding round at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation
  • The $3.5 billion round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and included investors like Salesforce Ventures
  • Anthropic plans to use the funding to expand compute capacity, advance AI research, and accelerate international expansion

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