Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO is facing fresh scrutiny after investor and venture capitalist David Sacks questioned whether the reported valuation accurately reflects the company’s eventual public-market price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anthropic has emerged as one of the most closely watched artificial intelligence companies ahead of a potential October listing. Investors have reportedly discussed a valuation of $2 trillion or more, which would surpass SpaceX’s record IPO valuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sacks, speaking on the All-In podcast, said he was skeptical of the $2 trillion figure because IPO valuation leaks can reflect negotiations among banks and investors rather than a final price. He also suggested Anthropic could deliberately set a lower initial valuation to limit volatility after the stock begins trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The debate centers on whether Anthropic can sustain an extraordinary revenue expansion. Investors expect the company’s annualized revenue to reach roughly $100 billion to $120 billion by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sacks acknowledged Anthropic’s strong execution but questioned how long its current growth rate can continue. A key issue is whether demand for Claude and other AI products can support such rapid expansion while competitors such as OpenAI and Google continue investing heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anthropic’s reported financial trajectory has fueled the bullish case. Its revenue run rate rose from about $9 billion at the end of 2025 to more than $47 billion by May 2026. However, the company also faces enormous computing and infrastructure costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The eventual IPO filing will give investors a clearer view of Anthropic’s revenue, expenses, capital requirements and growth assumptions. That disclosure could determine whether the private-market enthusiasm translates into public-market demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent reporting also indicates that Anthropic’s IPO timeline has slipped, with its prospectus still awaited. The delay adds uncertainty around when investors will finally see the company’s full financial picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For now, the $2 trillion figure remains an expectation rather than a confirmed valuation. Sacks’ comments highlight the central question facing Anthropic: whether its remarkable growth can justify one of the largest technology valuations ever brought to public markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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