Massive Funding Round Highlights AI Investment Boom
Anthropic announced on Thursday that it has secured $30 billion in a new funding round. As a result, the valuation of the Claude chatbot maker has surged to $380 billion. This development clearly reflects the accelerating pace of global investment in artificial intelligence.
The round was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and hedge fund Coatue Management. Notably, this funding comes just five months after Anthropic raised capital at a $183 billion valuation. Therefore, the company’s value has more than doubled since September.
According to Choo Yong Cheen, Chief Investment Officer of Private Equity at GIC, Anthropic stands out as “the clear leader in enterprise AI.” Consequently, investor confidence in the company appears stronger than ever.
Revenue Growth Accelerated by Claude Code
In addition to securing fresh capital, Anthropic reported impressive financial growth. The company revealed that its annualized revenue has reached $14 billion. Moreover, revenue has grown more than tenfold in each of the past three years.
A key driver behind this expansion has been Claude Code, the company’s AI-powered coding assistant, which became widely available in May 2025. As demand for AI development tools increases, Claude Code has significantly boosted enterprise adoption.
At the same time, Anthropic continues to compete directly with OpenAI in the rapidly expanding AI market.
OpenAI Targets Even Larger Fundraising
Meanwhile, OpenAI — backed by Microsoft and SoftBank — is reportedly preparing a much larger funding round of up to $100 billion. If finalized, that deal could value the ChatGPT developer at approximately $830 billion.
These enormous funding efforts, however, also highlight the high operational costs within the AI industry. Companies continue to invest heavily in computing infrastructure, advanced chips, and top-tier research talent. Consequently, large capital injections remain essential for sustaining rapid innovation.
Clear Path Toward Profitability
Despite high spending levels, Anthropic has outlined a structured plan to reduce cash burn. Specifically, the company expects to cut burn to roughly one-third of revenue by 2026. Furthermore, it aims to reduce that figure to just 9 percent by 2027.
Reports suggest Anthropic plans to reach break-even by 2028. If achieved, this milestone would place the company nearly two years ahead of its primary competitor. Therefore, profitability appears to be a realistic long-term objective rather than a distant goal.
Market analysts also expect both Anthropic and OpenAI to explore initial public offerings (IPOs) in the second half of 2026. As a result, public market listings could further reshape the AI investment landscape.
Founders and Strategic Investor Support
Anthropic was founded in 2021 by siblings Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei, both former senior executives at OpenAI. Since its inception, the company has positioned itself as a safety-focused and responsible alternative in the AI race.
Importantly, major investors continue to support its growth. Amazon has invested $8 billion and serves as Anthropic’s primary cloud partner. In addition, Google contributed $2 billion in 2023. Therefore, strong backing from global tech leaders further strengthens Anthropic’s competitive position.
Final Outlook
Overall, Anthropic’s latest $30 billion raise not only reinforces its financial strength but also underscores the broader surge in AI investments. As competition intensifies and funding rounds grow larger, the race between leading AI firms continues to accelerate. Consequently, the coming years could redefine the global technology landscape.