MoneyThe story, in brief
Anthropic tops OpenAI as most valuable AI startup, nears $1 trillion valuation in latest round
$65B. That's what just made Anthropic the most valuable AI startup on the planet—and it's reshaping the competitive hierarchy.
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Why it matters
Anthropic's massive funding round at $65B valuation signals a seismic shift in investor conviction: Claude is now perceived as a credible threat to OpenAI's market dominance, and the capital intensity of the AI race is entering a new tier.
The key facts
5 to knowAnthropic raises $65B in latest funding round
Anthropic now most valuable AI startup (surpasses OpenAI)
Valuation approaches $1 trillion
Published May 28, 2026
Signifies major shift in competitive positioning within AI industry
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Publisher excerpt: Anthropic is now the most valuable AI company in Silicon Valley after a new $65 billion funding round.