Global VC Funding Hit Record $510B in H1 2026, but OpenAI and Anthropic Took 43%
A new Crunchbase report shows the two AI labs raised $217 billion, leaving the rest of the startup market flat with 2024-25 levels and masking a sharp capital bifurcation.
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Dario Amodei's $65B Anthropic round reveals how narrow the AI funding boom is
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Anthropic Raises $65B at $965B Valuation, Surpasses OpenAI as Most Valuable AI Startup
Anthropic is now the most valuable artificial intelligence company in Silicon Valley. The AI giant announced a $65 billion Series H financin
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ground.news·1mo ago
Anthropic raises $65B at $965B valuation, surpassing OpenAI as world's most valuable AI startup
After a massive fundraise that values the AI company at nearly a trillion dollars, Dario and Daniela Amodei, along with their five cofounder
forbes.com·1mo ago
Anthropic surpasses OpenAI valuation with $65B funding round at $965B
In a significant development, Anthropic's latest fundraise has made it more valuable than AI industry pioneer OpenAI.
techcentral.co.za·1mo ago
Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as most valuable AI startup with $65B funding round at $965B valuation
Anthropic is now the most valuable AI company in Silicon Valley after a new $65 billion funding round.
cnbc.com·1mo ago
Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as most valuable AI startup with $65B funding round at $965B valuation
Anthropic is now the most valuable AI company in Silicon Valley after a new $65 billion funding round.
cnbc.com·1mo ago
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