MoneyMay 8, 2026via Financial Times Technology
Anthropic weighs deal for near $1tn valuation as revenue surges
Why it matters
Anthropic's revenue surge and near-$1T valuation signals a major shift in AI startup hierarchy—and suggests the market is betting heavily on Claude's competitive moat against OpenAI's dominance.
Key signals
- Anthropic weighing deal at near $1 trillion valuation
- Revenue surging (specific figures not disclosed in headline)
- Fielding inbound investment offers
- Potential to surpass OpenAI in valuation
- Published May 8, 2026
The hook
$1 trillion. Anthropic is fielding inbound offers that could make Claude worth more than OpenAI.
Start-up behind Claude tool is fielding inbound investment offers that could lead to it surpassing rival OpenAI in value