Anthropic Sets Stage for Historic IPO with $300B Valuation, Eyes 2026 Debut

In a move to enhance IPO readiness, Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup, has enlisted Wilson Sonsini to lead preparations for a potential public listing, according to the Financial Times. The coverage signals a bid to gauge investor demand for a possible 2026 debut and to strengthen governance disclosures ahead of market entry.

Sources indicate a private funding round is under discussion that could value the firm at above $300 billion, with ongoing talks involving several investment banks regarding the structure of an IPO plan.

Yet, participants caution that discussions are at an early stage and no underwriter mandate has been finalized. A company spokesperson noted that Anthropic is pursuing public-company readiness while emphasizing that there is no decision yet on timing or on whether a listing will occur, with no further updates planned at this time.