Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has raised $30 billion in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to approximately $380 billion and marking one of the largest capital raises in the AI sector to date.
The funding round reflects continued investor confidence in generative AI technologies and large language models, which are increasingly being adopted across industries, including finance, healthcare, education, and enterprise software.
Anthropic also reported reaching an annualised revenue run rate of $14 billion, highlighting the rapid commercial expansion of AI-powered tools. A revenue run rate refers to projected annual revenue based on current performance trends.
Founded with a focus on building advanced AI systems with strong safety standards, Anthropic develops large language models designed for enterprise and consumer applications. The company competes with other major AI players offering generative AI platforms for writing, coding, research, and automation.
The latest funding signals strong demand for AI infrastructure and services, as businesses continue integrating AI into operations to improve productivity and reduce costs. Investment in the AI sector has surged globally over the past two years, with private and public market valuations reflecting expectations of long-term growth.
The rapid rise in AI investment comes amid broader discussions about the technology’s impact on the workforce. Industry leaders have indicated that AI tools are advancing quickly and may automate certain white-collar tasks in the near future, accelerating adoption across knowledge-based industries.
With substantial capital backing and growing commercial traction, Anthropic joins the ranks of the world’s most valuable private technology companies, reinforcing AI’s central role in the evolving digital economy.
