OpenAI & Anthropic: $140B raised, IPOs in 2026
Get in before they list, and here's how both stack up
Two of the biggest names in AI are aiming to go public by the end of 2026.
OpenAI raised $110 billion last week, pushing its value to $840 billion. Anthropic followed close behind with a $30 billion round in February, now sitting at $380 billion.
Thinking about investing in OpenAI or Anthropic before they go public? We ran the analysis so you can make an informed call.
OpenAI at a glance
Funding round: $110 billion (February 27)
Current value: $840 billion
Who invested: Amazon ($50B), Nvidia ($30B), SoftBank ($30B)
Business today: $200 billion in annual revenue, 9 million weekly active users
OpenAI wants to put ChatGPT everywhere. Phones. Cars. Office software. They even bought a hardware startup recently, which suggests physical products could be on the way.
Amazon's $50 billion bet means deeper ties with AWS. Nvidia's $30 billion locks in demand for their next generation chips. SoftBank added $30 billion and now owns about 13% of the company.
Anthropic at a glance
Funding round: $30 billion (February 12)
Current value: $380 billion
Who invested: GIC, Coatue, Nvidia, Microsoft
Business today: $140 billion in annual revenue, growing 10x year over year
Anthropic has taken a different path. Instead of chasing consumers, the company positions itself as the trusted choice for enterprises that prioritize security and reliability. And it seems to be working. Anthropic projects profitability by 2028, beating OpenAI's timeline by two years.
Here's the interesting part. 79% of Anthropic's enterprise clients also maintain contracts with OpenAI. Major corporations are not picking sides. They are subscribing to both leading models, hedging their bets on which technology ultimately dominates.
Why Nvidia matters
Nvidia backed both OpenAI and Anthropic. It invested $30 billion in OpenAI and joined Anthropic's latest round alongside existing investors.
The takeaway? The company building the chips that power AI just bet on both horses. They see a future where consumer AI and enterprise AI both thrive.
A few things to keep in mind
Both companies are in their final private rounds before going public. The current target is Q4 2026 for both, though dates can move.
Here are three points worth considering:
Strong fundamentals. Both have impressive revenue growth and partnerships with the biggest names in tech. The AI sector is still early and these two are leading the pack.
Risks exist. Private valuations are not the same as public ones. Market sentiment can shift fast. Lock up periods might delay selling after the IPO. And competition is real. Google's Gemini and China's Stepfun are both gaining ground.
Balance could work. Betting on both companies might make more sense than picking one. The AI story probably has more than one winner.
What this means for you
Both companies have raised what they need for the final stretch before their IPOs. The window to get in early is open.
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