{
  "id": 2892022,
  "title": "Anthropic eyes US$100b-plus IPO, potentially eclipsing SpaceX",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/anthropic-eyes-us-100b-plus-ipo-potentially-eclipsing-spacex",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-23T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/08/24/anthropic-eyes-us100b-plus-ipo-potentially-eclipsing-spacex/232387"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco, Aug 24 - The much-anticipated IPO of artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, a fierce competitor to OpenAI, could potentially surpass the record-setting US$1.77 trillion valuation of Elon Musk's SpaceX, according to US media reports. Elon Musk's space company raised an astonishing US$85.7 billion in its initial public offering, making it the largest in history. Anthropic, known for its Claude AI models, anticipates matching or even surpassing SpaceX's deal size. Bankers have assured investors that the company aims to raise \"more than US$100 billion\" through its IPO, potentially valuing Anthropic at US$2 trillion, which would double the company's previous valuation of US$965 billion reached in its June funding round. Only a select few companies, including tech giants Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, have managed to surpass the US$2 trillion valuation mark. Anthropic has not yet commented on the reported figures. Following its filing for public listing in June, the company may disclose its IPO prospectus in the coming weeks, potentially listing its shares in the autumn. Anthropic aims to outpace OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, which is aiming to go public in 2027. Founded in 2021 by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei and other former OpenAI executives, Anthropic has positioned itself as a safety-conscious alternative in the AI industry. The company's Claude Code, a coding assistant for developers, has gained popularity, driving its projected annual revenue to US$47 billion. However, Anthropic's commercial growth has faced challenges in meeting the demand for computing power due to a shortage of chips and servers. The company's strained relationship with the Trump administration has also raised concerns among potential investors. In March, the administration terminated its contracts with Anthropic and labeled the company a supply chain risk after it declined to grant the military unrestricted access to its AI models, calling the decision an unconstitutional retaliation.",
  "summary": "SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 24 — The market debut of artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic, a chief rival to OpenAI, c...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record: media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/anthropic-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record-media",
        "published": "2026-08-22T13:24:31.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post Business",
        "title": "Anthropic IPO could break SpaceX record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/anthropic-ipo-could-break-spacex-record",
        "published": "2026-08-22T13:45:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News - Finance",
        "title": "Anthropic IPO could soar past record-breaking SpaceX",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/anthropic-ipo-could-soar-past-record-breaking-spacex",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:56:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/anthropic-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record",
        "published": "2026-08-23T16:09:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "Anthropic market debut could break SpaceX IPO record, says media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/anthropic-market-debut-could-break-spacex-ipo-record-says-media",
        "published": "2026-08-24T04:54:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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