Anthropic eyes $350bn valuation with latest fundraising round

Core Insights - Anthropic, the AI company behind the Claude chatbot, is planning to raise $10 billion in new funding, potentially valuing the company at $350 billion, nearly doubling its value from four months prior [1][2] - The funding round is expected to be led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Coatue Management, reflecting a broader trend in the AI industry where demand for innovative solutions is driving company valuations to new heights [1][2] - In 2025, AI firms secured $222 billion in funding, marking an all-time high that more than doubled the previous year's figures [2] Company Developments - Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, Anthropic has gained recognition for its Claude models, particularly valued for their capabilities in coding tasks [3] - The company aims to significantly increase its annualized revenue run rate this year due to heightened adoption of its enterprise products [3] - Discussions are underway regarding a potential IPO, with law firm Wilson Sonsini engaged for preparation, although no definitive decision has been made [4] Strategic Partnerships and Expansions - Anthropic expanded its partnership with Accenture in December 2025 by establishing the Accenture Anthropic Business Group, aimed at assisting enterprises in scaling AI deployments beyond pilot projects [5] - This collaboration involves training for approximately 30,000 professionals and plans to introduce offerings for CIOs focusing on AI-powered software development and industry-specific solutions [5] - In November 2025, Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.5, its latest AI model tailored for coding and enterprise applications, designed to enhance efficiency by automating repetitive tasks [6] - The company announced a $50 billion investment to expand its computing infrastructure within the US, with new data centers planned for Texas and New York, developed in collaboration with Fluidstack [6][7] - The expansion aims to meet growing research and operational demands, with initial facilities expected to become operational in 2026 [7]