Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI

Core Insights - Anthropic is now valued at $380 billion, positioning itself alongside OpenAI and SpaceX as one of the most valuable startups to watch for potential public offerings this year [1][4] Funding and Valuation - Anthropic raised $30 billion in its latest funding round, led by Singapore's GIC and U.S.-based Coatue, contributing to its increased valuation [2] - The funding includes part of the $15 billion investment from Nvidia and Microsoft, which is tied to a commitment for Anthropic to purchase $30 billion in computing capacity from Microsoft [3] Business Strategy and Revenue - Anthropic plans to utilize the influx of investments to develop "enterprise-grade products" and AI models [4] - The company is projected to achieve sales of $14 billion over the next year, marking a significant increase from its initial revenue generation less than three years ago [5] Company Background and Focus - Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, Anthropic emphasizes safety in developing artificial general intelligence [6] - The company recently announced a $20 million bipartisan initiative aimed at influencing AI regulation in the U.S. [6] Competitive Landscape - Anthropic is currently the third most valuable private firm, following OpenAI, which is valued at $500 billion, and SpaceX [4]