Key facts
- Anthropic is poised to break IPO records.
- Spark Capital owns more than 1% of Anthropic.
- Bessemer Venture Partners has a nearly 1% stake in Anthropic.
AI startup Anthropic is nearing an initial public offering that investors believe could set new records, reflecting its rapid growth and valuation. Spark Capital, an early investor, could see its stake worth tens of billions of dollars. Bessemer Venture Partners, which invested $800 million starting in 2024, holds nearly a 1% stake. The speed of Anthropic's ascent is notable, with some investors likening it to a 'FOMO bet' against OpenAI, which is also expected to go public next year.