Anthropic: $965B Valuation, Most Valuable AI Startup

Anthropic has reached a $965 billion valuation, making it the most valuable private AI startup. This follows a $65 billion Series H funding round. The company's valuation has jumped significantly from $380 billion just three months ago. Anthropic also crossed $47 billion in run-rate revenue. This new valuation means it has leapfrogged OpenAI, which was last valued at $852 billion. The Series H round includes $15 billion from previously committed hyperscaler investments, with $5 billion from Amazon. Three major chip manufacturers, Micron Technology, Samsung, and SK Hynix, also joined the round. Their involvement suggests the AI funding race is now a battle for compute infrastructure. This funding will help Anthropic meet demand and advance its research. This development shows a significant shift in the AI industry's financial landscape.