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title: Anthropic proceeds with IPO plans, targeting up to 100 billion dollars in funding
url: https://www.dataloco.com/en/anthropic-proceeds-with-ipo-plans-targeting-up-to-100-billion-dollars-in-funding
published: 2026-11-10T20:20:35+00:00
language: en
section: AI
source: https://www.ithome.com/1/023/854.htm
organizations: Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceX, Vital Knowledge
publisher: Dataloco
---

# Anthropic proceeds with IPO plans, targeting up to 100 billion dollars in funding

Anthropic is continuing its preparations for an initial public offering despite recent volatility in the United States technology sector. The company aims to raise between 80 billion dollars and 100 billion dollars in the transaction. This planned capital raise is intended to occur before the Thanksgiving holiday. The company has prepared to accept a valuation that is lower than the most optimistic projections previously held by its investors.

The target valuation for the offering is reported to be between 1.25 trillion dollars and 1.75 trillion dollars. These figures are higher than the company's current private market valuation of 965 billion dollars. However, they represent a significant decrease from the doubled valuation levels that investors had anticipated just one month ago. Some investors with substantial holdings in the company expect a conservative pricing strategy, potentially setting the valuation at 1.5 trillion dollars with a gradual increase. Other participants in the transaction suggest the valuation could be lower, around 1.3 trillion dollars.

The adjustment in expectations reflects a broader reassessment of market trends within the technology industry. Investors are increasingly concerned about rising borrowing costs and the expanding expenditure plans of artificial intelligence companies. Many artificial intelligence related stocks have experienced selling pressure, and lending institutions are avoiding high-risk projects. This environment has made the listing process more challenging for the company.

Political developments in the United States have also influenced market sentiment. The Democratic Party achieved a decisive victory in the midterm elections, partly due to candidate promises to restrict data center construction. This outcome accelerated market selling. On Thursday, the United States stock market experienced severe turbulence, with 3.2 trillion dollars in market value lost in a single day. The Nasdaq 100 index, which is heavily weighted toward technology stocks, fell by 6.4 percent as concerns grew that the boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure investment might slow down.

Analysts from the market research firm Vital Knowledge noted that the selling of artificial intelligence stocks makes the listing more difficult. They explained that this means less available capital for expenditure, which in turn triggers further selling. The company hopes the initial public offering will attract passive sellers, such as index funds and large asset management companies. These institutions do not currently hold the company's stock but would be required to purchase it shortly after the listing.

There is uncertainty regarding the claim that this will be the largest initial public offering in history. Individuals familiar with the company's leadership indicate that there is little interest in surpassing the valuation of SpaceX. Investors state that the company is not focused on maximizing the size of the funding or exceeding the valuation of its competitor. Seven of the company's co-founders have committed to donating 80 percent of their personal equity in the company to charitable causes.