AI startup Anthropic completes $3.5 billion funding, reaching a valuation of $61.5 billion

ChainCatcher news, according to Zhitong Finance, the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has announced that it has officially completed a $3.5 billion financing round, with the company's valuation reaching $61.5 billion. This round of financing was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, which invested $1 billion, with other investors including General Catalyst, Jane Street, and Fidelity Management & Research Company. Additionally, existing investors such as Menlo Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners also participated in this round of financing.

Anthropic's valuation has soared, partly due to the rapid expansion of the company's business. According to insiders, by the end of 2023, the company's annual revenue run rate is approximately $1 billion, but it has grown by 30% so far this year. However, Anthropic has not commented on specific revenue figures. The new financing will be used to develop next-generation AI models, expand computing capabilities, enhance AI safety research, and drive expansion into Asian and European markets. Last week, Anthropic launched a more advanced AI model called Sonnet and released a new type of AI agent capable of automating software programming tasks. This move further demonstrates its cutting-edge innovation capabilities in AI research and development.