Anthropic Reportedly Plotting to Surpass OpenAI’s Valuation in Next Funding Round

gizmodo.com
April 30, 2026
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Summary
Anthropic is preparing for a funding round that could value the company at over $900 billion. This potential valuation would surpass OpenAI's recent funding round valuation of $852 billion.
Key Takeaways
- Anthropic is preparing for a funding round that could value the company at over $900 billion.
- Anthropic's valuation has increased sharply from $380 billion in February to a potential $1 trillion based on secondary market trading.
- Anthropic turned down a funding round that would have valued it at approximately $800 billion.
- The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, which has led to restrictions on its business with Pentagon contractors.
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