TechCrunch Anthropic has given investors just 48 hours to commit to its next fundraising round, which insiders say could bring in about $50 billion and close within two weeks. The company is aiming for a valuation near $900 billion—potentially higher—while gearing up for an IPO later this year. Early backers who invested in 2024 or earlier are sitting out, hoping to cash out when the stock debuts. The capital will fund Anthropic’s expanding compute infrastructure as its revenue run rate climbs toward $40 billion.
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