Investors question Anthropic’s proposed US$1.5 trillion IPO valuation
Investors are weighing a lower valuation or delay for Anthropic’s planned US listing after a tech sell-off in the US. New reporting also points to a pause in AI spending growth.

Anthropic faces questions about whether its proposed US$1.5 trillion valuation can hold as it approaches an IPO, with investors cited as considering a lower price or postponement. City AMThe Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal
Three investors considering joining the IPO believe the valuation needs to fall, City AM reported, with one suggesting a figure closer to US$1 trillion. City AM
AI spending has stalled despite rising usage, TechCrunch reported, as large customers cut prices and manage costs more tightly. TechCrunch