Anthropic, a leading player in the generative AI industry, is reportedly in early talks to raise up to $5 billion in fresh capital—a move that could double its valuation from $61.5 billion to over $150 billion.
This development positions Anthropic in the same league as top-tier rivals like OpenAI, Elon Musk’s xAI, and Big Tech firms such as Google and Meta.
Middle East Investment in Anthropic Could Boost Valuation
According to the Financial Times, Anthropic has attracted early interest from major Middle Eastern investors, including MGX, Abu Dhabi’s AI-focused investment fund. Two sources said preliminary discussions have taken place, marking a potential strategic pivot.
The company has previously avoided sovereign wealth funds linked to authoritarian regimes, citing ethical concerns.
In a leaked internal memo first reported by Wired, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expressed reservations about partnering with certain foreign entities:
“Unfortunately, I think ‘no bad person should ever benefit from our success’ is a pretty difficult principle to run a business on,” Amodei wrote.
