Bailey Lipschultz and Shirin GhaffaryAug 21, 2026 – 5.08amAnthropic PBC expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, as preparations for the artificial intelligence firm’s debut pick up speed.The Claude developer is running the numbers as it prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of this month, the people said. Recent investor briefings led by chief financial officer Krishna Rao skirted the question of valuation, they said.BloombergSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Anthropic expects to at least match SpaceX’s record IPO
A first-time share sale topping SpaceX would easily power 2026 to become the best year on record for US IPO volume, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
Anthropic plans a record-sized IPO matching or exceeding SpaceX's, targeting filing by August end as preparations accelerate. The mega-IPO signals foundation models' market maturity and establishes Anthropic as a strategic vendor, reshaping stack decisions for IT leaders.









