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Breaking: Anthropic Closes $9B at a $185B Valuation
The round, led by a sovereign wealth fund, doubles the company's valuation in nine months.
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Sofia Marin
May 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Anthropic has closed a $9 billion primary round at a $185 billion post-money valuation, according to filings reviewed by IMF News.
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