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Anthropic's $3.5B Funding Round Boosts AI Ambitions

Coin WorldMonday, Mar 3, 2025 4:07 pm ET
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Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence startup, has raised $3.5 billion in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to $61.5 billion. The round was led by lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from a diverse group of investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, cisco Investments, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Jane Street, and salesforce Ventures. Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI employees, Anthropic has quickly established itself as a major player in the AI industry, known for its Claude series of AI models.

The newly acquired funds will be used to advance next-generation AI systems, enhance computational capabilities, deepen research in mechanistic interpretability and alignment, and accelerate international expansion, particularly in Asia and Europe. This significant investment underscores the growing interest and potential of AI technologies in the global market.

A notable aspect of Anthropic’s financial journey involves its early association with the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange, ftx. In 2021, FTX invested $500 million in Anthropic, acquiring approximately an 8% stake in the company. However, following FTX’s bankruptcy in 2022, the exchange’s estate sought to liquidate assets to repay creditors. In March 2024, FTX sold about two-thirds of its Anthropic stake for $884 million to a consortium of investors, including Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund. Subsequently, in June 2024, FTX sold its remaining 15 million shares in Anthropic at $30 per share, netting over $450 million.

These transactions cumulatively resulted in approximately $1.3 billion, significantly aiding FTX’s efforts to repay its creditors. However, if FTX had not sold and retained its stake, its original investment of $500 million would now be valued at $5 billion, highlighting the potential value of strategic investments in the AI sector.

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Silver-Feeling6281
03/03
Anthropic's on fire with $61.5B valuation. Claude is a game-changer.
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Fountainheadusa
03/03
FTX missed a $5B bag, RIP to their gains
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Luka77GOATic
03/03
Anthropic's AI gonna moon soon, mark my words
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SuperNewk
03/03
AI boom keeps rolling. Next stop: moon? 🚀
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ContentSort1597
03/03
@SuperNewk Bullish vibes, let's go.
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ZhangtheGreat
03/03
@SuperNewk Next stop indeed?
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yodalr
03/03
Lightspeed knows gems, trust their investment moves.
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Assistantothe
03/03
Bessemer Venture Partners knows what they're doing. Trusting their judgment on this one. Anthropic's got serious backing.
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greenpride32
03/04
@Assistantothe Bessemer's got clout, for sure.
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ev00rg
03/03
FTX's moves were wild. Could've been $5B if they held. AI investments are like goldmines if timed right.
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googo69
03/03
Claude is a game-changer, bet big on it
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Ok-Razzmatazz-2645
03/03
Lightspeed knows a winner when they see one. Anthropic's growth is just beginning.
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lookingforfinaltix
03/03
Personal holding strategy: Diversified in $TSLA, $AAPL, and now consideringAnthropic. AI is the new oil, right?
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PunchTornado
03/03
@lookingforfinaltix How long you planning to hold Anthropic? Curious if you're thinking short-term flip or long-term bullish.
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Dynasty__93
03/03
Mechanistic interpretability and alignment are key. Advancing these areas could set Anthropic apart. Long-term strategy vibes.
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turkeychicken
03/03
Salesforce Ventures on board? That's a big name. Collaboration and innovation could lead to some juicy synergies.
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Mean_Dip_7001
03/03
Claude series making waves. Next-gen AI systems incoming. Wonder if they'll stay ahead or if others catch up fast.
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stanxv
03/03
Lightspeed leading is a big deal. Diverse investors onboard speaks volume about Anthropic's potential. Not just another flash in the pan.
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SnowySalesman
03/03
FTX missed a $5B bag, selling too soon. AI investments are risky but rewarding.
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