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Anthropic IPO buzz: CFO Krishna Rao’s stake could be worth $703 million as AI firm eyes $1.4 trillion valuation
Anthropic CFO Krishna Rao's stake in the Claude chatbot maker could be worth approximately $703 million as the AI startup targets a $1.4 trillion valuation through its proposed IPO. The company plans to raise up to $90.4 billion through the public offering and a concurrent private placement.
Lenskart, Meesho deliver gains of nearly $400 million for SoftBank Vision funds
Lenskart saw returns of $273 million, the highest among the Vision funds' listed investments, while Meesho gained $121 million, according to SoftBank's earnings presentation released on Tuesday. The gains come as SoftBank continues to monetise its Indian investments, having sold shares worth more than Rs 9,300 crore in Lenskart and Meesho since June.
OpenAI posts steep losses even as quarterly revenue rises to $10 billion, WSJ reports
OpenAI reported a quarterly revenue rise of approximately 50% to reach $10 billion in the third quarter. Despite this revenue growth, the company faced significant operating losses, which expanded to $10.9 billion. Investors are closely examining the finances of AI companies, including rivals like Anthropic, which is preparing for its IPO. The strong investor interest in AI persists despite ongoing profitability concerns in the sector.
Anthropic's IPO: A close look at AI frontrunner's rapid growth, spiraling costs
Anthropic aims to raise up to $64.4 billion in an upcoming IPO, representing a significant market debut. The company plans a valuation of up to $1.02 trillion, showcasing its ambitions in AI. Founded by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic's revenue has rapidly surged with enterprise adoption of its AI models. While facing substantial operating losses, the company remains committed to its substantial infrastructure investments.
Wall Street brokerages call AI stock selloff overdone, see buying opportunity in tech stocks
Wall Street brokerages Morgan Stanley, UBS and HSBC consider the recent AI stock selloff excessive, maintaining confidence in long-term investment prospects. Analysts expect Nvidia earnings, Anthropic's potential IPO and continued data centre spending to drive market sentiment, viewing regulatory concerns as unlikely to derail the broader artificial intelligence investment cycle.
Anthropic unveils new Fable, Mythos models as competition heats up ahead of IPO
Anthropic on Monday unveiled two new AI models, Claude Fable 5.2 and Claude Mythos 5.2, as the OpenAI rival looks to strengthen its position in the fast-growing AI market ahead of its planned IPO.
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From streaming to software, microdrama startups rewrite their growth pitch
Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse has discontinued its consumer platform DashReels and is looking to raise $30-40 million, largely for Frameo AI, its video production software for businesses. Eloelo, which raised $80 million this week led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, is investing in Dolphin AI, its new production suite, alongside content creation and international expansion.
Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Mythos 5.2: Anthropic unveils new AI models, check features, speed, price, release date
Claude Fable 5.2 targets coding, reasoning and AI agent tasks, while Claude Mythos 5.2 targets approved cybersecurity and life-sciences research applications.
Anthropic wants to create new billionaires through its IPO, but American voters are growing tired of Big Tech's wealth explosion
Anthropic is preparing for a significant IPO amid growing public resistance to AI-related infrastructure projects. Investors are discussing a valuation between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion for the Nasdaq listing. Communities express concerns over environmental impacts and rising electricity costs linked to data centres. Public sentiment is shifting against technology companies, raising questions about economic benefits versus local costs.
Scripbox shareholders approve conversion into public company ahead of IPO
At an extraordinary general meeting on October 19, shareholders approved the change of the Accel-backed startup's name from Scripbox Wealth Managers Private Limited to Scripbox Wealth Managers Limited, along with amendments to its constitutional documents, according to regulatory filings reviewed by ET.
AI backlash could threaten Anthropic IPO timing, potential investors say
Investors are pushing for a more attractive valuation to commit to the offering, with some viewing the recently discussed $1.5 trillion valuation as being at the high end of expectations, the people told Reuters.
Moneyview net profit jumps to Rs 201 crore in Q2
The sharp rise in profit was partly due to a one-time cyber-incident loss of Rs 47.95 crore in Q2 FY26, when hackers exploited an API linked to banking partners to make unauthorised withdrawals of Rs 48.32 crore from subsidiary Whizdm Finance.
Sebi sets up working group to review Innovators Growth Platform framework
SEBI has formed a working group to review Innovators Growth Platform regulations and improve capital access for startups. The panel will examine listing eligibility, fundraising, investor participation, disclosures and migration to mainboards while safeguarding investor interests.
Premji's deeptech bets; Razorpay gets IPO nod
Happy Thursday! Premji Invest is stepping up its bets on defence and aerospace manufacturing.This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Premji Invest goes big on strategic output & tech
Premji Invest and Singularity AMC are likely to lead a $30-40 million round in Sanlayan at a valuation of about $200 million, according to the people. Separately, Premji Invest is in advanced talks to lead Hical’s first institutional funding round of $30-40 million, alongside TVS Capital.
Anthropic plans to sell $3.5 billion of shares to Japan investors in IPO, filing shows
The new shares issued to Japanese investors will go to raise working capital and fund operating expenses and capital expenditure, the filing said.
Razorpay gets final Gift City licence to expand cross-border payments
Razorpay has attained a payment service provider licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority. This licence allows the company to process foreign-currency payments from its base in Gift City, Gujarat. The approval enables Razorpay to offer multi-currency accounts and facilitate international transactions. With established integrations with RBL Bank and ICICI Bank, the service is expected to be utilized shortly.
China's robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains
The shift is fuelling an investment boom in embodied AI, a field focused on software that allows robots to understand their surroundings, learn unfamiliar tasks and adapt without having to be programmed for every job.
Gulf investors eye India’s AI infrastructure and space tech even as broader interest stays subdued
Gulf-based investors are exploring opportunities in India's artificial intelligence and space technology sectors, despite overall subdued interest. Yotta, a data centre operator, successfully raised $150 million earlier this year for expansion plans. Pixxel Space Technologies is also seeking funding in the UAE to capitalize on growing investor interest in technology. The Indian rupee's depreciation has contributed to the cautious investment sentiment among broader market participants.
Atomberg gets Sebi nod for IPO; plans Rs 450 crore fresh issue
The Mumbai-based company filed its draft IPO papers in August. ET had reported in July that Atomberg was preparing for an offering of Rs 1,500-2,000 crore. The final issue size will depend on the price band, which has not yet been announced.
Reddit posts search traffic declines, will push visitor sign-ins to curb data scraping
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman outlined a plan on Thursday to make signing-in mandatory for most content as the company grapples with data scraping and declining search referral traffic in recent months.
Why AI stocks rallied after Anthropic’s IPO filing
AI stocks rallied after Anthropic disclosed IPO paperwork, with Nvidia gaining nearly 3% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbing over 3%. Chipmakers, data centre operators and AI infrastructure firms also advanced. The potential listings of Anthropic and OpenAI could offer new valuation benchmarks, even as concerns over AI spending and financing costs persist.
Who are the biggest investors backing Anthropic? A look at key stakeholders
Anthropic’s planned IPO is set to test public-market appetite for artificial intelligence companies. Backed by Amazon, Google, leading venture capital firms, global institutions and prominent individual investors, the Claude maker has seen its valuation surge through successive funding rounds.
Anthropic's filing for blockbuster US IPO shows key executives and board
In a significant step forward, Anthropic has filed for a US initial public offering, with hopes for a mid-November listing. Amid rising interest rate concerns and investor scrutiny over AI sector stock performance, the company is backed by a formidable leadership team. Co-founders Dario and Daniela Amodei lead this endeavor, promising a noteworthy entry into the public market for Anthropic.
Timeline: Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO
Anthropic's IPO filing marks a significant step toward becoming the first public listing for a frontier AI lab. The company has raised a total of $3.5 billion in various funding rounds leading up to its IPO. Significant investments have come from major companies including Amazon.com and Alphabet's Google. Anthropic is currently projecting revenue of approximately $190 billion to $200 billion in 2028.
Anthropic unveils its US IPO filing; puts AI ambitions, costs in spotlight
The prospectus highlights Anthropic's rapid growth over the past year, fueled by Big Tech's breakneck spending that has driven a rally in AI stocks while raising concerns about lofty valuations and rising debt.
Unacademy cofounder Gaurav Munjal pushes back against criticism of Indian VCs
Munjal cited companies such as Astrotalk, Airbound and Sarvam AI as examples of startups that have been able to raise capital and grow quickly. He also pointed to the success of companies such as Groww, Eternal and Meesho.
Listing nothing
Zero Innovations launched its IPO at a valuation of ₹12,000 cr without any products or registered office. The company's prospectus highlighted an asset-light business model, leading to substantial investor interest and oversubscription. Shortly after, a food-delivery startup went public at a higher valuation despite historical delivery issues. As share prices plummeted, many retail investors faced significant financial losses.
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