
Anthropic reportedly nearing $170B valuation with fresh $5B funding round
AI startup Anthropic is in talks to raise $5 billion in new funding, led by Iconiq Capital, potentially pushing its valuation to around $170 billion. This would mark one of the largest private financings in the AI sector to date. Anthropic, known for its Claude AI models, has attracted major backers including Amazon and Google. The valuation surge reflects sustained investor interest in foundational AI technologies, driven by exponential adoption and competitive pressure across tech giants.
Anthropic’s funding signals continued confidence in next-gen AI and intensifies the race among top AI labs.