Anthropic IPO Draws Heavy Demand Amid AI Questions

Institutional investors are heavily oversubscribing to Anthropic's upcoming initial public offering. However, many remain uncertain about the company's long-term competitive lead and valuation.

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FILE PHOTO: An Anthropic logo is displayed at Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, California, US, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Institutional-investor demand for Anthropic's initial public offering surged sixfold by the end of Thursday, valuing the AI company at $64 billion. The offering outpaces early roadshow demand for comparable listings like SpaceX. Investors are weighing whether Anthropic can sustain its artificial intelligence lead against growing competition.