TLDR
- Anthropic asked investors to submit allocations within 48 hours.
- The new round is expected to close within two weeks.
- Anthropic is targeting a valuation near $900 billion.
- Some early investors may wait for a possible IPO.
- The company says revenue run rate has passed $30 billion.
Anthropic is asking investors to submit allocations for its latest funding round within 48 hours. The AI company is seeking fresh capital to support its large computing needs.
The round is expected to close within two weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter. TechCrunch reported that the raise could value the company at about $50 billion.
Investor demand builds around Anthropic’s latest raise
Anthropic is targeting a valuation of about $900 billion in the new round. However, sources said strong investor demand could push the final valuation higher.
The company declined to comment on the fundraising process. “Anthropic declined to comment,” according to the report.
The round comes as investors continue to chase exposure to major AI firms. It also comes as the AI sector needs large spending on chips, servers, and cloud tools.
For crypto market readers, the raise shows how capital is still moving into core AI infrastructure. That trend matters because AI and blockchain projects often compete for advanced compute.
Some early backers may wait for a public listing
Despite strong demand, some early investors are not joining this round. Sources said several backers from 2024 or earlier may wait for a future exit.
These investors are reportedly looking toward Anthropic’s expected IPO later this year. A public listing could give early holders a chance to sell shares.
The company is raising what may be its final private round before going public. The cash would help fund the heavy compute costs tied to advanced AI models.
Anthropic’s growth has drawn attention across technology and finance markets. Yet the cost of running and training AI systems remains high.
Revenue run rate rises as AI race continues
Anthropic said this month that its annual revenue run rate has passed $30 billion. Sources with knowledge of its finances said the figure may be closer to $40 billion.
The company last raised funding in February at a $380 billion valuation. A $900 billion valuation would more than double that level.
It would also place Anthropic above OpenAI’s latest reported valuation. OpenAI closed a $122 billion round at an $852 billion post-money valuation earlier this year.
The funding race shows how large AI firms are seeking capital before public market tests. Anthropic’s next round may set a new benchmark for private AI valuations.
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