Anthropic’s $13B Boost: Investors Bet Big on Safe AI’s Future

Anthropic has secured a $13 billion Series F investment, elevating its post-money valuation to $183 billion [1]. The round was led by ICONIQ Capital, alongside co-leaders Fidelity Management & Research Company and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The investment underscores the company’s rapid ascent in the AI landscape, with a growing roster of enterprise clients and a diverse portfolio of investors including Altimeter, Baillie Gifford, BlackRock, and others [1]. Krishna Rao, Anthropic’s Chief Financial Officer, emphasized the surge in demand across its customer base and highlighted the investment as a testament to the company’s financial strength and growth potential [1].

Since launching its flagship AI model, Claude, in March 2023, Anthropic has experienced exponential revenue growth. By the beginning of 2025, the company had reached a run-rate revenue of $1 billion, and by August 2025, this figure had surpassed $5 billion, marking one of the most rapid growth trajectories in technology history [1]. This performance has been driven by Anthropic’s focus on safety, technical excellence, and cutting-edge research in alignment and interpretability, which have enhanced the reliability and performance of its AI models [1]. The company now serves more than 300,000 business customers, with its large accounts—those generating over $100,000 in run-rate revenue—increasing nearly sevenfold in the past year [1].

The growth is evident across the entire Anthropic platform, with businesses, developers, and consumers all benefiting from its advancements. Enterprise clients leverage Anthropic’s API and industry-specific tools to integrate AI into their applications with minimal complexity. For developers, the launch of Claude Code in May 2025 has been a significant milestone, with the product already generating over $500 million in run-rate revenue. Usage of Claude Code has surged more than tenfold in just three months [1]. Consumers, too, are adopting the platform, with Pro and Max plans offering enhanced AI capabilities for a wide range of tasks [1].

ICONIQ Capital, a lead investor in the Series F round, praised Anthropic’s leadership in research and technology and its commitment to long-term responsible AI development. Divesh Makan, a partner at ICONIQ, noted that enterprise leaders increasingly view Claude as a reliable and trustworthy solution for mission-critical operations [1]. The new investment will be allocated toward scaling enterprise support, deepening safety research, and expanding internationally, as Anthropic continues to develop AI systems that are both powerful and interpretable [1].

The company’s recent valuation and growth underscore its leadership in the AI space, with investors betting on its ability to maintain momentum and shape the future of artificial intelligence. As it continues to refine its models and expand its offerings, Anthropic is well positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for AI across industries.

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[1] Anthropic raises $13B Series F at $183B post-money valuation (https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropic-raises-series-f-at-usd183b-post-money-valuation)