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Anthropic Secures $30 Billion Funding Round at $900 Billion Valuation

Financial Times Tech· Saturday, May 16, 2026

Anthropic, an AI lab, has finalized terms for a significant $30 billion funding deal, achieving a valuation of $900 billion. The funding round is being led by notable investors including Dragoneer, Greenoaks, Sequoia Capital, and Altimeter Capital. This investment marks a substantial milestone for the company as it continues to expand its influence in the AI sector.

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