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Broadcom to Provide $42 Billion Financing to Anthropic for AI Chip Leasing

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1Anthropic's IPO prospectus revealed an extensive partnership where Broadcom will lend the AI startup up to $42 billion to lease its chips.

Anthropic's IPO prospectus revealed an extensive partnership where Broadcom will lend the AI startup up to $42 billion to lease its chips. Reuters reported that the financing agreement is specifically designed for Anthropic to lease Broadcom's own semiconductor hardware.

The deal secures a massive long-term revenue stream for Broadcom's custom AI chip business while providing Anthropic with the necessary compute infrastructure to compete. AVGO closed at $351.19 on September 30, 2026, after reaching a session high of $357.9.

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    Update: Anthropic is expected to become Broadcom's largest customer in 2027. This projection underscores the strategic importance of the $42 billion financing deal in cementing Broadcom's position as a primary AI infrastructure provider.