Observed Signal · Sep 12, 2026 · M&A - Rumour · Source: Manager Magazin · Impact: 5/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Nvidia weighs $10B stake in Anthropic IPO
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest up to $10 billion as an anchor investor in Anthropic's planned initial public offering, according to sources cited by Reuters. The investment would deepen the existing relationship between the two companies, with Anthropic relying heavily on Nvidia's graphics processing units for its AI model development. The IPO could be the largest in history, potentially raising up to $100 billion and valuing Anthropic at around $2 trillion. The listing is expected before the US midterm elections in November. An investment from Nvidia could boost investor confidence in the offering, which is seen as a key test for the massive capital needs of leading AI developers.
This news concerns a potential multi-billion dollar investment by Nvidia in Anthropic's IPO, which could have significant implications for the AI industry and the broader technology sector, including AdTech applications.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Nvidia is considering investing up to $10 billion as an anchor investor in Anthropic's IPO.
- The IPO could raise up to $100 billion, potentially making it the largest in history.
- Anthropic is targeting a valuation of around $2 trillion for the IPO.
- The IPO is expected to take place before the US midterm elections in November.
- In November 2025, Nvidia had already announced an investment of up to $10 billion in Anthropic.
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Anthropic Eyes Historic Mega IPO
Anthropic is reportedly preparing for one of the largest technology IPOs, with the Financial Times noting the startup has begun formal steps to explore a listing. The move could reshape the AI competitive landscape as Anthropic competes with OpenAI, Google, and others. The Financial Times reports that Anthropic has hired the law firm Wilson Sonsini to guide a potential IPO, a firm that previously advised Google, LinkedIn, and Lyft on listings. Investors indicate Microsoft and Nvidia have committed tens of billions in a private financing round supporting a possible valuation above $300 billion. The company is also expanding its infrastructure, planning around $50 billion in new data centers in Texas and New York and growing its international staff. Krishna Rao, a former Airbnb executive, has been recruited to lead IPO efforts. Timing remains uncertain, and talks with banks are described as informal.
Anthropic may spend $84.5B on computing by 2029
Anthropic may spend up to $84.5 billion on additional AI computing capacity by 2029, according to a confidential IPO prospectus cited by Reuters. The agreements involve Nvidia-based infrastructure, with the Colossus 1 cluster expected to contain over 220,000 Nvidia GPUs and consume more than 300 megawatts. Monthly payments could reach $1.25 billion at full deployment, about $15 billion annually. The prospectus also reveals total compute and infrastructure commitments exceeding $518 billion over the next decade, with around 80% non-cancellable. The $84.5 billion package, however, includes a 90-day termination clause, offering Anthropic flexibility. The document also hints at discussions for several gigawatts of orbital AI computing capacity. These figures highlight the massive infrastructure investments required for leading AI developers.
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