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💰Anthropic Nears $30B Raise at $900B, Passing OpenAI

TL;DR

Anthropic is set to close a round topping $30 billion at a valuation above $900 billion, vaulting past OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup. Sequoia, Dragoneer, Altimeter and Greenoaks are each expected to put in roughly $2 billion.

Anthropic is set to close a round topping $30 billion at a valuation above $900 billion, vaulting past OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup. Sequoia, Dragoneer, Altimeter and Greenoaks are each expected to put in roughly $2 billion.

Key Points

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Round could close within the week at a $900B+ valuation, above OpenAI's $852B March mark

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Co-leads Sequoia, Dragoneer, Altimeter and Greenoaks each plan ~$2B checks

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Founders Fund and General Catalyst among existing backers joining

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Annualized revenue run rate reported at ~$30B, up from $87M in Jan 2024

Why It Matters

A $900B private mark resets the pecking order at the top of AI and gives Anthropic the balance sheet to keep pace on compute and talent.

Quick Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this matter?

A $900B private mark resets the pecking order at the top of AI and gives Anthropic the balance sheet to keep pace on compute and talent.

What happened?

Anthropic is set to close a round topping $30 billion at a valuation above $900 billion, vaulting past OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup. Sequoia, Dragoneer, Altimeter and Greenoaks are each expected to put in roughly $2 billion.

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