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Anthropic has chosen the Nasdaq for its IPO listing
Business Insider • • general
Key Points:
- Anthropic has chosen Nasdaq for its potential IPO, targeting an October listing, adding to Nasdaq's recent high-profile wins including the SpaceX listing.
- Anthropic's valuation is estimated around $2 trillion, surpassing SpaceX's $1.75 trillion, highlighting the significance of these record-setting tech IPOs amid a recent scarcity in tech listings.
- The IPO comes amid ongoing debates about AI risks, with OpenAI's CEO expressing reluctance to go public now and a former Anthropic employee warning of existential threats from AI.
- Nasdaq's strength in tech listings contrasts with the New York Stock Exchange's historical dominance in large IPOs, with differences in market-maker mechanics potentially affecting trading on the first day.
- Anthropic has yet to publicly file for its IPO but must disclose financials at least 15 days before starting its investor roadshow.
