The transaction has the potential to be among the most significant in the entire history of artificial intelligence.
As per sources, Sequoia is participating in a funding round spearheaded by Singapore’s sovereign wealth entity GIC and the US investment organization Coatue, with each intending to contribute $1.5 billion.
The valuation has more than doubled in a span of 4 months
Anthropic is aiming to procure $25 billion or more, which would place the company’s worth at $350 billion. By way of comparison, the startup was valued at $170 billion just four months prior.
Prominent tech organizations Microsoft and Nvidia are projected to invest up to $15 billion jointly, while venture capital firms and other investors could infuse more than $10 billion.
Discussions concerning the round are still in progress, the ultimate details may be subject to change, and the agreement is anticipated to be finalized in the coming weeks.
Sequoia’s Evolving Strategy Towards AI Investments
Sequoia’s pursuit of Anthropic arises following adjustments within the fund’s leadership during late 2025. The former chief, Roelof Botha, who previously held reservations regarding the substantial concentration of capital in a select few AI enterprises, relinquished his position. Pat Grady and Alfred Lin assumed the roles of new co-leaders.
Even though venture capital funds generally refrain from investing in rival startups, the magnitude of the AI opportunity is redefining this principle. Sequoia is already an investor in OpenAI and xAI, and perceives AI not as a “competition with a sole victor,” but rather as a market featuring numerous worldwide frontrunners.
Expeditious expansion and groundwork for an IPO
Anthropic has encountered remarkable growth, with yearly income escalating from approximately $1 billion to almost $10 billion within the preceding year. The firm specializes in AI instruments for software developers, which grants it consistent commercial demand.
Concurrently, Anthropic is gearing up for an IPO, which potentially could transpire as early as 2026. The startup has enlisted the services of law firm Wilson Sonsini and has commenced preliminary discussions with investment banks regarding a public offering. Similar endeavors are likewise being undertaken by OpenAI and SpaceX, which could render the forthcoming IPOs in the technology domain record-setting in scope.
Sequoia Capital, GIC, Coatue, and Anthropic have not yet issued formal statements concerning the agreement.