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AI Giant Anthropic Eyes $2 Trillion IPO
29 Sep
Summary
- Anthropic's IPO could value the AI startup at $2 trillion.
- The company reported a $42 billion net loss in 2025.
- SpaceX's IPO in June was the largest ever at $75 billion.
Anthropic is preparing for a potentially colossal U.S. initial public offering, which could value the artificial intelligence company at approximately $2 trillion. This listing is anticipated to be a major event for the burgeoning AI sector and a significant indicator of public market enthusiasm for AI companies.
Recent financial disclosures reveal Anthropic reported a net loss of $42 billion in 2025. The company also projects substantial future spending, with plans to allocate $518 billion towards cloud, computing, and infrastructure needs in the coming years, as detailed in its IPO prospectus.
Anthropic's IPO has experienced delays, with marketing efforts initially expected to commence in mid-October, but possibly pushing to after the November U.S. midterm elections. This follows a significant funding round in late May, where Anthropic secured $65 billion at a $965 billion valuation, surpassing rival OpenAI.
In related AI news, OpenAI has also filed confidentially for a U.S. IPO, though CEO Sam Altman recently stated it would not go public in 2026 due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, SpaceX, Elon Musk's space exploration company, made history earlier this year with its $75 billion IPO on the Nasdaq, becoming the largest debut ever.
