Anthropic may be last major AI IPO of 2026 amid market jitters
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Semafor reports that Anthropic could be the last major AI company to go public in 2026, as other companies postpone offerings amid market jitters.
Semafor cites a CNBC-reported analyst who says Anthropic's revenue growth slowed in September.
The Financial Times reports that Anthropic's newest borrowing from Blackstone is expected to charge more than 10% interest. Semafor's report does not say whether Anthropic has filed for an IPO or set a date.
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- Semafor · TechnologyNewsAnthropic could be the AI trade's last tentpole IPO of 2026
AIAnthropic could be the last major AI IPO of 2026 as companies postpone public offerings amid market jitters, according to Semafor. A CNBC-cited analyst says Anthropic's revenue growth decelerated in September, and the Financial Times reports its newest Blackstone borrowing is expected to carry interest above 10%.
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