Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind the Claude chatbot, is preparing to hold meetings with potential investors for its initial public offering, according to a Bloomberg report. The company, which trades under the ticker ANTHRO, could list on a public exchange as soon as this year.
IPO preparations underway
The investment banks managing the offering are scheduling meetings between Anthropic and prospective investors, the report said, citing unnamed sources. The move signals that Anthropic is moving closer to a public debut, though the exact timeline and valuation targets remain undisclosed.
Backed by tech giants
Anthropic has raised billions from backers including Amazon (AMZN) and Google parent Alphabet, as well as from firms like Menlo Ventures and Spark Capital. The company competes directly with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and has positioned itself as a safer, more responsible AI developer.
Market context
The IPO would come at a time when investor appetite for AI stocks remains strong, though volatility has increased amid concerns about valuation and competition. Anthropic's listing would add another major AI name to the public markets, alongside companies like Palantir and Nebius.