Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI chatbot, has filed paperwork to sell shares to the public for the first time. 

The filing, made on October 26, 2026, could pave the way for a stock market debut as early as November. The proposed listing could become one of the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in history, as investor interest in artificial intelligence continues to grow. 

Reports suggest the company could be valued at $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, although the final valuation and amount it plans to raise have not been confirmed. The offering could reportedly raise as much as $100 billion, potentially surpassing the record set by SpaceX’s $86 billion IPO in June.

Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives. Its Claude models compete with ChatGPT and other AI products used by businesses and individuals.

Anthropic’s revenue exceeded $16 billion in the first half of 2026, around 14 times the level recorded during the same period last year. However, the company reported a net loss of $80.7 billion for the half-year.

This figure included a one-time accounting charge of $72.4 billion related to financing agreements. The loss highlights the complex costs involved in developing and running advanced AI systems.

The company could use money raised through the IPO to expand its computing infrastructure, develop new technology and acquire other businesses. These investments are important as Anthropic competes with OpenAI, Google and other AI developers.

The proposed listing also comes amid growing debate over AI safety. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for stronger safeguards as AI systems become more powerful.

Anthropic plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANT. Investors will closely monitor its final valuation, fundraising target, financial performance and AI infrastructure costs. 

The IPO could also offer a clearer picture of how public markets value fast-growing AI companies.

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