Anthropic, the developer of the artificial intelligence model Claude, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as early as mid-November, according to a report by Bloomberg citing multiple sources.
The report indicates that Anthropic aims to go public before or around Thanksgiving, considering that investment banks typically enter a quiet period around that time. Thanksgiving falls on November 26 this year, and sources suggest that Anthropic plans to begin IPO marketing as early as the week of November 9.
Additionally, Anthropic is organizing an Investor Day event at its headquarters in San Francisco on October 14 to prepare for the IPO, Bloomberg reported. However, discussions regarding the listing are ongoing, and specific timelines may change, according to sources.
Anthropic has been pursuing an IPO this year, initially expected to take place in September or October. However, due to financial pressures and safety concerns surrounding the rapid development of AI, the company has postponed its listing until after the midterm elections on November 3. Similarly, competitor OpenAI, which was also planning an IPO this year, has delayed its timeline to next year.
Despite the postponements, both Anthropic and OpenAI, the leading players in the AI industry, face increasing competition and a growing need for funding to develop advanced AI models. OpenAI, which has halted its IPO plans, is reportedly seeking to raise $30 billion in new investments, as reported by Bloomberg on September 30.
Meanwhile, a report from Reuters on September 28 revealed that Anthropic aims for a valuation of over $20 billion in its IPO. If successful, this would surpass SpaceX's IPO in June, which was valued at $17.7 billion, making it the largest IPO in history.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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