Summary:
Anthropic raised $13 billion in funding, achieving a $183 billion valuation.
Run-rate revenue grew from $1 billion to over $5 billion in under nine months.
The company has 300,000+ business customers and a sevenfold increase in large accounts.
Claude Code generated $500 million+ in revenue with usage growing tenfold in three months.
Funding led by ICONIQ, Fidelity, and Lightspeed to support expansion and safety research.
Anthropic's Funding Triumph
Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude and a key competitor to OpenAI, has just announced a massive $13 billion funding round, catapulting its post-money valuation to an astounding $183 billion. This news comes hot on the heels of the holiday weekend, marking a significant milestone in the AI industry.
Explosive Growth Metrics
In less than nine months, from the start of 2025 to August, Anthropic's run-rate revenue skyrocketed from approximately $1 billion to over $5 billion. The company now boasts more than 300,000 business customers, with its list of large accounts—those generating over $100,000 in run-rate revenue each—increasing sevenfold in the past year alone.
Claude Code's Success
One of Anthropic's primary revenue drivers, Claude Code, has already generated more than $500 million in run-rate revenue. Since its full launch, usage has surged by more than tenfold in just three months, underscoring its rapid adoption and market impact.
Investment Backing
The Series F round was led by prominent investors including ICONIQ, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Other participants included the Qatar Investment Authority, TPG, Altimeter, Blackstone, Coatue, General Catalyst, and more. Anthropic plans to use the funds to meet growing enterprise demand, deepen safety research, and support international expansion.
Image: Anthropic's logo, symbolizing innovation in AI.
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