Anthropic Raises $65 Billion at $965 Billion Valuation, Surpassing OpenAI in Worth Ahead of Potential IPO
Summary
Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in valuation after raising $65 billion in a Series H round at a staggering $965 billion post-money valuation, backed by Sequoia Capital and tech giants Samsung and Micron, as the AI powerhouse reports $47 billion in run rate revenue and eyes a potential IPO.
Key Points
- Anthropic raises $65 billion in a Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, positioning the AI startup for a potential IPO.
- The round is co-led by major investors including Sequoia Capital, Altimeter Capital, and Coatue, with strategic partners Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron also participating.
- Anthropic reports a run rate revenue crossing $47 billion and expects a 130% revenue surge, while competing closely with OpenAI, which recently raised $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation.