Anthropic IPO faces valuation doubts after tech sell-off

AI · First reported 6 Nov, 00:31 · Updated 01:40

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Investors are questioning whether Anthropic can achieve its proposed $1.5 trillion valuation, and reports say a lower price or a delay is possible. The company’s next steps remain uncertain as investors weigh market conditions, spending needs and awaited October revenue figures.

Three major investors planning to participate reportedly think Anthropic’s expected $1.5 trillion valuation may need to fall; one proposed a figure near $1 trillion.
Reports describe a possible delay to the IPO if market conditions remain weak; Anthropic executives and advisers were expected to discuss plans in the coming days.
Investors are awaiting October revenue figures, which the reports say were absent from an updated filing.
Coverage links investor concern to a technology and AI stock sell-off, as well as uncertainty over data-centre construction and its costs.

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Key facts

Valuation under discussion: $1.5 trillion; one investor reportedly suggested about $1 trillion.
Possible IPO size: Up to $100 billion, according to the reports.
October revenue: Figures were awaited and absent from the updated filing described in the reports.
Reported infrastructure commitments: More than $800 billion, extending into the next two decades.