Let Freedom: Political News, Un-Biased, Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, CNN, Fox News The $13B Bet on Anthropic
Sep 17, 2025
Investors are betting big on Anthropic, raising an astounding $13 billion. The discussion highlights the company's vision for safe AI innovation and how this funding is set to reshape the AI landscape. There's a deep dive into major backers, soaring revenue, and the rapid adoption of Claude Code. The conversation also touches on the fierce competition with tech giants and the challenges of fundraising in this fast-paced environment. Will this investment pay off for Anthropic and its ambitious plans?
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Massive $13B Raise And Valuation Surge
- Anthropic closed a $13 billion Series F at a $183 billion valuation, signaling massive investor appetite.
- The raise positions them as a top-tier AI company racing to compete with OpenAI and others.
Controversy Over Who Invested
- Jaden lists major investors like Fidelity, Lightspeed, BlackRock, and Qatar Investment Authority backing the round.
- He mentions CEO Dario Amodei complained about taking money from 'bad guys' while accepting sovereign wealth funding.
Explosive Revenue Growth Validates Funding
- Anthropic's ARR reportedly jumped from $1B to $5B within months, showing explosive revenue growth.
- Rapid customer adoption underpins investor willingness to fund huge late-stage rounds.