Anthropic has taken a significant step toward going public by filing confidential paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. The filing comes at a moment when Wall Street is bracing for what could be an unprecedented wave of technology flotations, with several high-profile companies preparing to test public market appetite.

The AI company, widely regarded as a leading force in artificial intelligence research and deployment, is expected to draw substantial investor interest. Its confidential submission is the first formal step in a process that could value the company at nearly $1 trillion, according to recent private funding rounds.

Anthropic joins a crowded field of prospective issuers. Aerospace giant SpaceX, which dominates U.S. space launch services, has also filed for what is expected to be a record-breaking IPO. OpenAI, Anthropic's chief competitor, is reportedly planning to go public later in 2026. The convergence of these filings underscores how much momentum the technology sector has built in recent years, particularly in the AI space.

A Rapid Rise

Founded only in 2021, Anthropic has grown at a staggering pace. The company was established by former OpenAI researchers, including siblings Dario

Source: Silicon UK News