Source: Fortune
Summary
Anthropic, a company valued at $380 billion, is raising a new round of funding, reportedly seeking $50 billion at a valuation of $900 billion. The demand for Anthropic shares is high, with industry insiders describing it as “explosive” and “not normal.” The company’s revenue run rate is reportedly $45 billion, but this figure is not yet reality. The demand for shares has led to a “feeding frenzy” in the secondaries market, with investors willing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for shares without verifying their authenticity.
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Anthropic’s valuation is skyrocketing, with a reported $900 billion valuation. The company’s revenue run rate is $45 billion, but this figure is not yet reality. Industry insiders describe the demand for Anthropic shares as “explosive” and “not normal.” The secondaries market is experiencing a “feeding frenzy,” with investors willing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for shares without verifying their authenticity. The situation is reminiscent of a pressure cooker ready to explode.
The sharks are circling, and the frenzy is on.
Author: Evan Null
