This Week in Startups · Saturday, August 15, 2026
According to sources cited by the Financial Times, AI company Anthropic is planning to seek a valuation of $2 to $3 trillion for its upcoming October IPO. This potential valuation would surpass SpaceX's record of $1.7 trillion set earlier this year. Investors are anticipating Anthropic's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to reach $100 to $120 billion by the end of the current year.
“According to Financial Times, who spoke with a number of insiders, Anthropic plans to seek a valuation of two to three trillion dollars for their October IPO.”
“That would top the 1.7 trillion dollar record set by SpaceX just a few short months ago.”
“Mark, investors are expecting Anthropic's ARR to hit 100 to 120 billion by the end of this year.”