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Sign InAnthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, is in early discussions to raise at least $30 billion in a move that could value the company at nearly $900 billion. Separate reports indicate that the firm could be positioned for an initial public offering as soon as October. Amidst this momentum, the company has issued a warning to investors regarding unauthorized secondary market share sales, characterizing them as fraudulent scams.
The proposed valuation represents a massive surge from the company's previous $35 billion mark, highlighting the explosive demand for generative AI. For context, Microsoft (MSFT) maintains a market capitalization of approximately $3.15 trillion per market data, while Nvidia (NVDA) has hit record highs on data center demand. Analysts note that Anthropic's target valuation places it in a high-stakes race with OpenAI, which was valued at roughly $80 billion in prior rounds according to Bloomberg reports.
Traders are closely monitoring the feasibility of this round given tech sector volatility. According to the economic calendar, investors are eyeing upcoming Fed speeches, including Fed Kashkari on May 7, 2026, for clues on interest rate trajectories that impact growth stock valuations. Liquidity levels in the AI sector will remain a key focus as the potential October IPO window approaches.