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AI Startup Anthropic Is Lining Up For New Investment

It has ruled out Saudi Arabia

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
March 24, 2024
in Artificial Intelligence, Investment
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Anthropic, OpenAI’s main competitor I dare say even when some may say second biggest competitor after Google’s Gemini, is making a big investment decision. With sovereign wealth funds vying for a piece of the action, one notable absentee stands out, the oil rich Saudi Arabia according to CNBC.

As Anthropic seeks new funding, the company has firmly rejected overtures from Saudi Arabia, citing national security concerns, according to insiders. The move underscores the geopolitical complexities entangled with Silicon Valley’s AI power players.

The opportunity to invest in Anthropic arises from the ashes of FTX, the erstwhile cryptocurrency exchange led by Sam Bankman-Fried. Amidst FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings, its once 8 percent $500 million investment in Anthropic is now worth a whopping $1b as AI continues to grow. AI companies are the some of the hottest stocks right now with companies like Nvidia jumping to be in the top three most valuable companies in the world. The California based Anthropic is now valued at about $18.4b with rival OpenAI valued at about $80b.

Proceeds from the impending sale will go towards reimbursing FTX customers, with negotiations shrouded in secrecy. Since the fall of FTX, companies like Anthropic have sought to try and distance themselves from the once crypto giant and with this sale, it would finally cut ties with the FTX brand.

Anthropic’s allure lies in its revolutionary AI technology, backed by heavyweights like Amazon, Alphabet, and Salesforce. Its large language model, a formidable rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has attracted billions in investment, shaping the future landscape of AI innovation.

While Anthropic’s founders, Dario and Daniela Amodei, hold veto power over potential investors, their hands-off approach to the ongoing fundraising signals a pivotal moment for the company. Rooted in the philosophy of “effective altruism,” Anthropic’s mission transcends profit, paving the way for ethical investment decisions.

As sovereign wealth funds, including the UAE’s Mubadala, vie for a stake in Anthropic, the startup remains vigilant, particularly concerning Saudi involvement. Amidst geopolitical sensitivities and national security considerations, Anthropic’s cautious stance underscores the delicate balance between global investment and ethical imperatives.

As Anthropic charts its course amidst the storm of controversy and opportunity, the broader implications reverberate throughout the tech industry. With geopolitical fault lines intersecting with technological innovation, Anthropic’s journey epitomizes the evolving dynamics of AI investment and governance in a rapidly changing world.

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