Anthropic to Launch Nasdaq IPO Raising Up to $64.35 Billion
Anthropic will launch its initial public offering on the Nasdaq next Thursday, with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley co-leading the multi-billion dollar deal.
Anthropic is scheduled to launch its initial public offering on the Nasdaq next Thursday, a deal that could raise up to $64.35 billion. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are co-leading the offering, supported by 20 other underwriters including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America. Evercore ISI estimates total underwriting fees for the deal at approximately $395 million.
Beyond the fees, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are competing to attract the resulting wealth of Anthropic's founders and employees into their wealth management divisions. While Morgan Stanley is utilizing an integrated platform for employee stock plans, Goldman Sachs is focusing on early engagement with C-suite executives. The IPO arrives as a litmus test for AI sector investor appetite following selling pressure and the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Ahead of the listing, CEO Dario Amodei discussed the company's growth and culture during a November 13 interview with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Amodei detailed a strict hiring process that rejects technically talented candidates who are "jerks" or lack a focus on public benefit. He noted that he spends nearly half of his time on talent and culture to maintain a high-trust environment. According to IPO filings, the company's workforce grew from 940 employees at the end of 2024 to about 5,300 by late September 2026, maintaining a regrettable attrition rate of roughly 1%.
