AI technology company Anthropic is preparing for a new round of financing, which is expected to significantly exceed expectations. According to the Wall Street Journal, the technology company known for developing the Claude program is about to complete a $3.5 billion financing, with a valuation of $61.5 billion. It is worth noting that Anthropic's initial financing target was only US$2 billion, but the amount of financing was eventually greatly increased due to the high enthusiasm of investors.
Several well-known investment institutions are actively negotiating to participate in this round of financing, including Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, Bessemer Venture Partners and Abu Dhabi investment company MGX. If this round of financing is completed successfully, Anthropic's cumulative total financing will reach about US$18 billion, further consolidating its leading position in the field of artificial intelligence.
Anthropic recently released the latest version of the Claude 3.7 Sonnet program, demonstrating its continuous innovation in AI technology. Although the company's annual revenue has reached nearly US$1.2 billion, it is still in a loss state. It is reported that Anthropic plans to use the proceeds from the new round of financing mainly for technology research and development to promote the development and commercialization of more powerful artificial intelligence solutions.
Anthropic's rapid development and successful financing reflect the market's high expectations for artificial intelligence technology. With the widespread use of AI technology in various industries, Anthropic is expected to achieve profitability in the next few years and further expand its market share. Investor confidence in Anthropic also demonstrates its huge potential in the AI field.