Anthropic IPO Faces Delays and Valuation Pushback

Investors are raising doubts about Anthropic proceeding with its planned IPO roadshow due to a broader technology stock selloff and valuation concerns. The AI startup faces pressure to offer a larger discount as market conditions grow increasingly uncertain.

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A screen displays news about Anthropic's IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Anthropic faces potential delays to its highly anticipated public offering amid investor pushback over a $1.5 trillion valuation, four people familiar with discussions said Thursday morning. The skepticism follows a sharp technology sector selloff and new political hurdles across the United States regarding data center expansion. The uncertainty threatens to disrupt upcoming roadshows as prospective buyers demand steeper discounts to offset quarterly losses.