Anthropic is considering an IPO.
Date: 2025-12-09 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: BUSINESS
Anthropic, the developer of the chatbot Claude, has begun evaluating the possibility of going public and has already held several consultations with lawyers and investment bank representatives. According to sources at the Financial Times, the discussions have not yet been formalized, and the specific timing of a possible listing remains uncertain.
According to the publication, Anthropic has engaged the law firm Wilson Sonsini to assess its prospects for a stock market offering. At the same time, the company's management has held preliminary discussions with several investment banks that could serve as underwriters for the potential offering. However, sources emphasize that these are early discussions that have not yet reached the document preparation stage.
Some sources believe Anthropic could outperform OpenAI, which is also considering an IPO following its recent restructuring. They say Anthropic's listing could take place as early as 2026. However, other analysts are more skeptical, viewing such an early public offering as unlikely.
According to the FT, existing investors are positive about the idea. They believe an IPO could strengthen Anthropic's position amid the rapid growth of the AI market and intensifying competition among leading tech companies.
A company representative emphasized in a comment that Anthropic operates in a manner consistent with companies already publicly traded. However, he noted that a decision on a possible IPO has not yet been made and the company is not ready to share any specific plans.
The context also fuels interest in a potential IPO: it was previously reported that OpenAI, following its split into for-profit and non-profit entities, is considering an IPO with a valuation that could reach $1 trillion. Against this backdrop, attention to other AI players, including Anthropic, is only growing.
As a reminder, in September 2025, Anthropic raised $13 billion at a valuation of approximately $183 billion, becoming one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. Meanwhile, growing concerns about an "AI bubble" remain a topic of discussion in the industry. Google's CEO previously warned of the risks of sector overheating and the potential consequences for the tech market if investor interest continues to grow at the same rate.
