# Anthropic is teaming up with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman and Goldman Sachs to form a new AI services company targeting private equity-backed businesses.

*business · news · 2026-05-05 · Entrepreneur*

## Key points

- Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs are launching a $1.5 billion AI services company.
- Each of Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman are investing $300 million; Goldman Sachs adds $150 million.
- The new venture will send engineers to develop custom Claude-powered AI solutions for mid-sized businesses.
- OpenAI is forming a rival joint venture also targeting private equity-backed companies.
- Anthropic is considering a public listing this year, driven by strong Claude Code revenue.

**Companies:** Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States

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