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Gotrade News - OpenAI’s main rival, Anthropic, just solidified its spot in the big leagues. The AI giant hit a massive $380 billion valuation after securing a fresh $30 billion in funding on Thursday (13/02). This puts them front and center for investors looking for the next big IPO.
The hype is real as Anthropic is now firmly in the top three most valuable startups globally. Retail and institutional investors are watching closely to see if this move is the final step before they ring the bell on Wall Street.
Key Takeaways:
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Anthropic is now valued at $380 billion following a funding round led by GIC and Coatue.
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Annual revenue has skyrocketed to $14 billion thanks to massive enterprise adoption.
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Tech giants like Amazon and Google are doubling down as key backers.
This Series G round was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and investment firm Coatue. Tech heavyweights like Microsoft and Nvidia also threw their weight behind the deal, adding more firepower to Anthropic's war chest.
Market Position & Fundamentals
This new price tag locks Anthropic in right behind Elon Musk’s SpaceX and ChatGPT creator OpenAI. According to Renaissance Capital, these three are the "whales" everyone expects to go public this year.
The financials are looking sharp, too. Sales are projected to hit $14 billion over the next year—a massive jump considering they booked their first revenue less than three years ago.
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao stated the fresh capital will go toward building enterprise-grade products. This focus is clearly paying off, with eight out of the Fortune 10 companies now counting themselves as loyal customers.
While the company admits it isn't profitable yet due to the insane costs of training AI models, the demand is undeniable. Claude-based work assistants are seeing exponential growth across industries.
The IPO Transparency Test
Analysts see this valuation as a major green light for an IPO. Renaissance Capital’s Angelo Bochanis noted that whoever rings the opening bell first will get a massive public image boost.
However, going public comes with baggage. The stock market demands a level of transparency on business models that private investors don't always require.
Bochanis added that while private markets have been throwing billions at these companies despite losses, the public market is less forgiving. One bad earnings report can tank a stock instantly.
For investors, the backing from Big Tech is a huge vote of confidence. With Amazon and Google in their corner, Anthropic has the cloud infrastructure needed to play the long game.
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Reference:
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AP News, Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI. Accessed on February 13, 2026
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Anthropic, Anthropic raises $30 billion in Series G funding at $380 billion post-money valuation. Accessed on February 13, 2026
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