Nvidia said to be in talks to invest in Anthropic’s mega IPO

Nvidia and Anthropic are reportedly in discussions for Nvidia to become an anchor investor in Anthropic's upcoming IPO, potentially the largest in history. The AI startup is seeking to raise up to $100 billion, possibly valuing the company at $2 trillion. Nvidia is considering investing up to $10 billion in the IPO. If finalized, the partnership could provide Anthropic with early strategic backing and bolster investor confidence, given the IPO's potential scale and requirements.

Anchor investors are typically institutional investors committing to buy a set portion of the IPO before broader marketing, offering an early vote of confidence. Nvidia's involvement could deepen ties with Anthropic, a major customer, as the company heavily relies on Nvidia GPUs. The proposed listing is expected to boost Anthropic's valuation, which has already soared following recent funding rounds.