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Anthropic is preparing an IPO that could value the AI startup at roughly $2 trillion, potentially eclipsing SpaceX’s record $85.7 billion raise

Executive summary: Le Figaro states Anthropic is planning an IPO that could value the company at about $2 trillion, exceeding SpaceX’s June 2026 record of an $85.7 billion raise at a $1.77 trillion valuation. A $2 trillion valuation would set a new ceiling for AI start‑ups, draw massive capital into the foundation‑model space, and intensify regulatory scrutiny over AI governance and financial disclosures.

Who is involved: Anthropic (CEO Dario Amodei), SpaceX (Elon Musk), potential underwriters, SEC and other securities regulators.

Likely next (inference): Anthropic is expected to file an S‑1 with the SEC in the coming quarters; market participants will watch for pricing guidance, lock‑up terms, and any regulatory comments on AI risk disclosures.

Le Figaro reports that Anthropic is preparing an initial public offering that could value the artificial-intelligence startup at roughly $2 trillion, a figure that would eclipse the $1.77 trillion valuation and $85.7 billion capital raise SpaceX reportedly secured in June 2026. No registration statement or timetable has been filed, and the numbers originate from unnamed sources cited in French and Italian business outlets as well as U.S. financial media. The speculation underscores the fierce investor appetite for foundation-model companies, especially after Yahoo Finance noted Anthropic’s revenue run rate has reached $65 billion, signaling rapid commercial traction. A valuation of that magnitude would set a new benchmark for technology listings and test public-market willingness to fund compute-intensive AI infrastructure at scale. It would also pressure rivals such as OpenAI and xAI to pursue similarly large capital events. However, the offering would face heightened regulatory scrutiny, extensive disclosure requirements, and the challenge of justifying a multi-trillion-dollar price tag against uncertain profit timelines and evolving safety regulations. Near-term developments will hinge on the formal S-1 filing, which will reveal audited financials, governance details, and the precise share structure. Market conditions, including interest-rate trends and sentiment toward AI stocks, will determine whether the targeted raise materializes. A successful mega-IPO could redirect venture capital toward late-stage AI ventures, while a scaled-back deal may temper expectations across the sector.

What's next — scenarios

Inference: scenarios and probabilities are Beyond's assessment, not reported fact.

The Trillion-Dollar Benchmark (50%)

Institutional capital shifts from software-as-a-service to heavy AI infrastructure plays, driving up multiples for all foundation model providers.

The Valuation Correction (30%)

Public market skepticism regarding AI profitability leads to a massive sell-off in AI infrastructure stocks and a valuation reset for private competitors.

The Private Liquidity Hold (20%)

Anthropic opts for secondary market tender offers instead of an IPO, preserving private control but cooling the public hype cycle.

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