首次收购直指OpenAI腹地！Anthropic斥资数亿美元购入编程工具Bun，捍卫AI编程业务

Core Insights - Anthropic plans to acquire developer tools startup Bun for several hundred million dollars, aiming to enhance its core business Claude Code, which has reached an annual revenue of $1 billion, and prepare for a potential IPO in 2026 [1][4] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition of Bun is expected to solidify Anthropic's strategic focus on programming-related business, with Bun's technology enhancing the performance and stability of Claude Code [1][2] - Anthropic will hire Bun's 7 employees, who will continue to operate the technology, which has over 7 million monthly downloads but currently generates no revenue [2] Group 2: Revenue and Market Strategy - Approximately 80% of Anthropic's revenue comes from selling access to AI models to application developers, with clients including legal AI startup Harvey and code editor manufacturer Anysphere [3] - The company is shifting its focus towards vertical industries, particularly in financial services and healthcare, to deepen AI applications [3] Group 3: IPO and Valuation - Anthropic is in a competitive race with OpenAI for a potential record-setting IPO valuation, with plans to go public as early as 2026 [4] - The company was valued at $170 billion in a funding round in September and is negotiating a new round that could raise its valuation to between $300 billion and $350 billion [4][5]