Anthropic in talks to raise $2 billion at $60 billion valuation
Investor interest in generative AI is surging, with Anthropic attracting major funding from Amazon and Alphabet.
AI startup Anthropic is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $2 billion in funding, potentially valuing the company at $60 billion. The funding round is being led by venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. The company, known for its Claude chatbot, was valued at around $18 billion in 2024 following a fundraising round led by Menlo Ventures.
Investor interest in Anthropic has grown significantly, with Amazon doubling its investment in the company to $8 billion last year as part of its push into generative AI. Alphabet has also pledged up to $2 billion in backing, further reinforcing the startup’s position as a key player in the AI sector. The company was founded by former OpenAI executives Dario and Daniela Amodei, who left the firm to develop their own AI models.
Competition in the AI industry remains fierce, with OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, leading the charge after launching ChatGPT in 2022. OpenAI recently secured $6.6 billion in funding, bringing its valuation to an estimated $157 billion. The race to dominate the AI market has intensified, with major tech firms investing heavily in developing next-generation AI models.