# Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is exploring a new funding round.

*genai · news · 2026-04-30 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Anthropic is considering new funding that could value the company at over $900 billion.
- This valuation would surpass OpenAI, making Anthropic the world's most valuable AI startup.
- Anthropic has received preemptive offers for a $50 billion capital raise at up to $900 billion valuation.
- The decision on accepting these offers is expected at a board meeting in May.
- Anthropic's potential IPO may occur as soon as October, according to Bloomberg.

**Companies:** Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States

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