British media: Anthropic starts IPO preparation work, may go public as early as 2026

According to the Financial Times, the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has hired the law firm Wilson Sonsini to prepare for one of the largest IPOs in history, which could take place as early as 2026. According to insiders, the company is negotiating a round of private financing that will value it at over $300 billion.

Several sources have revealed that the company has also discussed potential IPO plans with several major investment banks. However, these discussions are still in the preliminary and informal stages, and the company has not yet come close to selecting an IPO underwriter. (Jinshi)