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Claude Maker Raises $30B, Doubling Valuation in Months
13 Feb
Summary
- AI firm Anthropic secured $30 billion in a recent funding round.
- The company's valuation soared to $380 billion, more than doubling.
- Annualized revenue reached $14 billion, growing tenfold yearly.
Anthropic, a key player in the artificial intelligence race, announced on February 13, 2026, that it has successfully raised $30 billion. This substantial funding round values the company at $380 billion, more than doubling its valuation from September 2025.
The substantial investment was led by sovereign wealth fund GIC and Coatue Management, highlighting the significant interest in AI startups. Anthropic reported its annualized revenue has reached $14 billion, achieving tenfold growth annually for the past three years.
Claude Code, the company's AI coding tool, has been a significant contributor to this recent growth. The company is focused on enterprise AI solutions and has positioned itself as a safety-conscious alternative to rivals like OpenAI.
Anthropic has projected a reduction in its cash burn, aiming for it to be roughly a third of revenue in 2026 and only 9% by 2027, with a break-even target of 2028. Both Anthropic and OpenAI are anticipated to pursue initial public offerings in the latter half of 2026.
Earlier investors include Amazon and Google, with Amazon having invested $8 billion and Google $2 billion in 2023. Anthropic recently aired television commercials during Super Bowl LX, emphasizing its ad-free products in a subtle nod to OpenAI's introduction of advertising.
