Sources: Anthropic could raise a new $50B round at a valuation of $900B
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Anthropic is considering a $50 billion funding round that could push its valuation toward $900 billion amid immense investor demand.Summary
Anthropic is reportedly facing significant investor pressure to initiate a new fundraising round of $40 billion to $50 billion, potentially reaching a valuation between $850 billion and $900 billion. This capital injection would likely be the company's final private round before a potential IPO.
The surge in interest follows rapid financial growth, with the company reporting an annual revenue run rate of approximately $40 billion, largely driven by its AI coding platforms, Claude Code and Cowork. A board meeting in May is expected to finalize decisions regarding the valuation and scale of the funding, as the company seeks to maintain its competitive position against rivals like OpenAI.
(Source：TechCrunch)