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Anthropic could soon join SpaceX in what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest IPO waves in recent memory. With valuations this large, analysts say the sheer amount of money flowing into these companies could start to reshape global markets.
At the centre of it all is artificial intelligence. What was once experimental is now embedded across industries, helping companies write code, automate work, and make faster decisions.
What you need to know:
- Anthropic has filed to go public – The company submitted a confidential draft registration to the SEC on June 1 2026.
- IPO Date – There is no official date yet.
- It has a current valuation of $965B USD.
- Anthropic Newsroom - Check here for official S-1 filings and announcements.
We’ll update this article as new information becomes available, but in the meantime, here's what you should know.
What is Anthropic? 🎓
Anthropic is an artificial intelligence company. Its main product is Claude, a large language model (LLM) that can help with writing, coding, research, and all the usual AI assistant stuff… but with a stronger focus on being predictable and safe to use.
Back in 2020, seven senior OpenAI execs and researchers walked out over differences in vision for what AI should be. In 2021, they launched Anthropic, building AI with a stronger focus on safety and ethics.
By April 2026, Anthropic had pulled slightly ahead of OpenAI in enterprise adoption, with 34.4% of companies paying for its tools vs 32.3% for OpenAI. Claude is now used by hundreds of thousands of organisations, including Deloitte, Salesforce (CRM), and JPMorgan (JPM).
When is the Anthropic IPO?
There is currently no set date for the Anthropic IPO. Timing depends on things like regulatory reviews and market conditions. Anthropic submitted a confidential filing with the SEC on 1 June 2026: that means that plans are in the works. In the case of SpaceX (SPCX), it filed a confidential draft registration on 1 April, then the IPO took place just over ten weeks later on 12 June.
After this submission, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will review the document and give feedback. Anthropic will have to address any issues that the SEC finds before moving ahead with the IPO. If you were investing back in 2019, you might remember the WeWork IPO that never was. The SEC review uncovered some red flags – excessive spending, governance issues, and massive losses.
Read more: SpaceX goes public
Can I invest in Anthropic before the IPO?
No. You can’t buy Anthropic shares directly yet — it’s a private company. Be wary of anyone claiming otherwise. Some funds and ETFs do hold Anthropic shares through private equity holdings, but this isn’t the same as owning the individual stock.
How can an ETF hold a private company? Under SEC Rule 22e-4 ETFS can allocate up to 15% of their holdings to ‘illiquid’ assets like private companies, startups, physical real estate, and fine art. So yes, you can invest in an ETF that holds Anthropic, but it will usually be a small allocation, and your investment won’t reflect the value of Anthropic alone.
For example, KraneShares Public-Private AI & Technology ETF (AGIX) and iShares AI Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) hold direct stakes in Anthropic.
Companies tied to Anthropic that can indirectly give you exposure include:
- Amazon (AMZN) – Major backer and infrastructure partner
- Alphabet (GOOGL) – Investor, provides infrastructure
- Microsoft (MSFT) – Investor, Claude uses Azure to scale
- Nvidia (NVDA) – Strategic partner, provides architecture
Investing in these companies is not the same as owning Anthropic shares, it is investing in the ecosystem that the company depends on.
What to consider before investing in IPOs
An initial public offering (IPO) is a company’s first sale of shares to the public. New shares are created and sold to raise money. There can be lots of uncertainty surrounding IPOs, and share prices can change rapidly, so it pays to understand how the IPO process works before deciding to invest.
📰 We’ve covered a lot of initial public offerings in our newsletter over the years. Read about what happened during recent initial public offerings to get a feel for how the share markets could react.
We’re not financial advisors and Hatch news is for your information only. However dazzling our writing, none of it is a recommendation to invest in any of the companies or funds mentioned. If you want support before making any investment decisions, consider seeking financial advice from a licensed provider. We’ve done our best to ensure all information is current when we pushed ‘publish’ on this article. And of course, with investing, your money isn’t guaranteed to grow and there’s always a risk you might lose money.
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