Anthropic expands IPO to Australia, Japan, Canada, UK amid $1.5T-$2T valuation aim

Anthropic official brand assets (anthropic.com) Anthropic has announced plans to extend its initial public offering (IPO) to investors in Australia, Japan, Canada, and the UK. This move indicates the company’s intention to attract a broad international investor base as it heads towards a landmark listing. The AI lab, known for its work with the Claude family of AI models, has filed a preliminary S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a Nasdaq IPO under the ticker symbol “ANT”. Previously, Anthropic reported $16.3 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, alongside an $80.7 billion net loss. Market expectations for the IPO range from a valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, significantly higher than its last private valuation of $965 billion in May. Key Takeaways Anthropic’s decision to open its IPO to major international markets suggests increased demand and interest, potentially influencing its market cap predictions. Market pricing indicates a shift, with the probability of Anthropic’s market cap being less than $1.25 trillion at IPO close now at 9.2%, reflecting higher investor confidence. The company’s financial disclosures and broad inv...