News Summary

AI research company Anthropic has achieved a significant milestone by securing $13 billion in Series F funding, propelling its valuation to $183 billion. This funding round was led by ICONIQ, with substantial contributions from Fidelity Management & Research and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The success of this round places Anthropic among the most valuable startups globally. Anthropic’s financial performance has seen remarkable growth, with annual run-rate revenue increasing fivefold to over $5 billion in less than nine months. The company serves over 300,000 business customers and has significantly increased its large enterprise client base. The Claude Code tool for developers has been a standout product, generating over $500 million in revenue. Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic focuses on building reliable and interpretable AI systems aligned with human values. The new capital will be used to expand its enterprise presence, enhance AI safety research, and broaden its international reach.