Anthropic Reportedly Upped Its Latest Raise To $20B
Anthropic funding surges to $20 billion as investor demand reshapes AI's private market landscape in 2026.
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Anthropic Reportedly Upped Its Latest Raise To $20B
Anthropic Funding Hits $20B at $350B Valuation Anthropic has doubled its latest funding target to $20 billion, securing a staggering $350 billion valuation as investor demand for enterprise AI infrastructure explodes. The San Francisco-based AI developer behind Claude models will close this round imminently with backing from Sequoia Capital, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, and Coatue Management. This move positions Anthropic among the world's most valuable private companies while accelerating its path toward a potential 2026 IPO. Credit: Anthropic The funding surge reflects more than hype—it signals deep confidence in Anthropic's revenue trajectory. Internal projections now forecast $18 billion in 2026 sales, quadrupling last year's figures, with $55 billion anticipated by 2027 as enterprise adoption of Claude accelerates across finance, healthcare, and legal sectors. Why Investors Suddenly Doubled Down Just months ago, Anthropic targeted a $10 billion raise. Then the fl…