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Anthropic’s US$1.5 Trillion IPO Debate Tests AI Valuation Discipline

Anthropic investors are considering an IPO valuation near US$1.5 trillion as strong revenue growth slows and infrastructure commitments remain substantial.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

New York, 16 October 2026 – Some current and prospective Anthropic investors are discussing an initial public offering valuation near US$1.5 trillion, below earlier expectations of roughly US$2 trillion, after the artificial-intelligence company disclosed third-quarter revenue of US$16.8 billion. Revenue rose 45% from the preceding quarter and Anthropic said it was profitable on an adjusted basis during the period.

For Asian investors, the proposed valuation matters because Anthropic’s expected November listing could set a benchmark for AI developers, cloud providers and infrastructure suppliers worldwide. The revenue figures and investor discussions are reported facts, while the final valuation, offer size and market reception remain uncertain until formal IPO terms are set.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.