Anthropic files confidentially for IPO
Anthropic confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, positioning itself ahead of rival OpenAI in the AI sector’s push for public listings, with no finalized share count or price. The move follows Anthropic’s late-May $65 billion funding round, valuing the company at $965 billion, and aligns with Wall Street’s anticipated 2026 IPO boom, including SpaceX’s planned $75 billion offering.
Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot, has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant step in the AI industry’s push to go public. The filing, announced Monday, allows the company to proceed with a listing once the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) completes its review, though the final decision depends on market conditions. Anthropic has not yet determined the number of shares to be offered or the share price. The move comes after Anthropic raised $65 billion in late May, achieving a post-money valuation of $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI. OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, has also been preparing for its own IPO, with plans to file confidentially and target a listing as early as September. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are reportedly advising OpenAI on its draft prospectus. Anthropic’s IPO filing is part of a broader 2026 wave of high-profile public offerings, including SpaceX, which filed for its IPO last month and aims to raise $75 billion at a valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion. If successful, SpaceX’s offering would surpass Saudi Aramco’s 2019 record-setting IPO. Analysts at Goldman Sachs predict U.S. IPO proceeds could reach a record $160 billion in 2026 if major private companies proceed with listings. The timing of Anthropic’s IPO remains uncertain, as the company has not set a definitive schedule. Its filing follows SpaceX’s accelerated roadshow plans, with a potential share sale as early as June 11. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s push for a public listing underscores the competitive race among AI firms to capitalize on investor interest in the sector. Anthropic’s decision to file confidentially reflects the cautious approach many high-growth companies take before entering public markets. The company’s website stated that the IPO would depend on market conditions and other factors, leaving room for flexibility in execution. As Wall Street braces for a potential IPO boom, Anthropic’s move signals its readiness to join the public markets alongside other tech giants.
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