Anthropic, the AI startup known for its Claude models, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as it engages with potential investors ahead of a formal roadshow. This follows a confidential filing of its IPO prospectus with the SEC last month, although the exact timing of the public debut remains uncertain.
Reports suggest that Anthropic could enter the public markets as early as October, which would capitalize on the recent enthusiasm for AI companies following the successful IPO of SpaceX. Notably, Anthropic's valuation has surpassed that of OpenAI, reaching $965 billion after a $65 billion funding round in May.
The involvement of major banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase in the IPO planning underscores the growing investor appetite for AI-related investments.
Anthropic's early success in enterprise sales, particularly with its coding assistant Claude Code, positions it favorably as it seeks to capitalize on the ongoing AI boom, potentially allowing it to go public before its competitor OpenAI