Anthropic Raises $13B Series F at $183B Valuation
Anthropic raises $13B Series F at $183B valuation, cementing its place as one of the fastest-growing AI startups in the world. The funding marks a historic leap in AI investment, positioning Anthropic to scale enterprise adoption, deepen AI safety research, and expand its global footprint.
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Who Backed Anthropic’s Massive Series F?
Iconiq co-led the round alongside Fidelity Management & Research Company and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The deal also attracted some of the world’s biggest institutional investors, venture capital firms, and sovereign wealth funds. Notable backers include:
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Altimeter
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Baillie Gifford
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BlackRock
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Blackstone
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Coatue
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D1 Capital Partners
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Insight Partners
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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
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Qatar Investment Authority
This diverse list of investors underscores the extraordinary market confidence in Anthropic’s growth trajectory.
Anthropic’s Growth Momentum
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao highlighted the surge in demand across its customer base. He noted that this $13 billion raise reflects not only strong financial performance but also deep trust between investors and the company.
Earlier in March 2025, Anthropic raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion valuation. The leap to $183 billion within months shows how quickly the startup is capturing market share in the AI sector.
Why This Series F Matters
Reports earlier this year hinted at a possible $3–5 billion round at a $170 billion valuation. Exceeding those projections, Anthropic’s $13 billion Series F signals unprecedented investor appetite for AI infrastructure and enterprise-ready tools.
The company’s annual recurring revenue also surged from $1 billion to $5 billion in 2025, fueled by skyrocketing API usage and adoption by enterprises worldwide. This funding will likely accelerate Anthropic’s efforts in three key areas:
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Expanding enterprise adoption
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Scaling international operations
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Deepening AI safety research
The Bigger Picture for AI Investment
The latest raise puts Anthropic in the same league as other AI giants dominating the generative AI space. With such strong backing, the company is positioned to push forward innovations that could shape how businesses and governments adopt AI responsibly.
The size of this round also signals how investors see long-term value in AI safety and governance—areas where Anthropic has consistently emphasized its leadership.
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