速递｜Anthropic拟融资高达100亿美元新资金

Core Viewpoint - Anthropic is set to raise up to $10 billion in a new funding round, making it one of the largest funding rounds for an AI startup to date, with a valuation of $170 billion being discussed [2][3]. Funding Details - The funding amount has increased significantly due to strong investor demand, with initial expectations set at $5 billion [2]. - Iconiq Capital is leading this funding round, with other expected participants including TPG Inc., Lightspeed Venture Partners, Spark Capital, and Menlo Ventures [2]. - Discussions are also ongoing with Qatar Investment Authority and Singapore's GIC regarding their participation in this funding round [2]. Company Background - Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, focusing on creating safe and reliable AI systems [3]. - The new funding will enhance Anthropic's competitive position against OpenAI and Elon Musk's xAI, both of which have also raised substantial funds this year for data center investments and AI model development talent recruitment [3]. - Earlier this year, Anthropic's valuation reached $61.5 billion following a $3.5 billion funding round led by Lightspeed [3].