Anthropic Expands London Footprint With 800-Person Office Amid $380 Billion Valuation and Surging Revenue

Apr 17, 2026
CNBC
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Summary

Anthropic is making a major move in London, securing an 800-person office in the city's Knowledge Quarter as the AI powerhouse rides a wave of explosive growth, boasting a $380 billion valuation, $30 billion in annual run-rate revenue, and a string of viral product launches including its Claude Code coding agent.

Key Points

  • Anthropic is expanding its London presence with new office space capable of housing 800 people, located in the Knowledge Quarter alongside other major AI firms like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta.
  • The expansion follows a UK government campaign to attract Anthropic after the company's dispute with the US Pentagon over the use of its AI models.
  • Anthropic is riding significant momentum, having raised $30 billion at a $380 billion valuation in February, surpassing $30 billion in annual run-rate revenue, and recently launching viral products including its Claude Code coding agent.

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