Nvidia Ponders Massive Stake in Anthropic's Record-Breaking IPO Bid
Nvidia is reportedly considering a massive investment in Anthropic's potential initial public offering (IPO), which could be one of the largest stock-market fundraises ever. According to Reuters, the chipmaker is weighing a $10 billion stake in the AI firm as it explores a raise of up to $100 billion at a roughly $2 trillion valuation.
An anchor investor like Nvidia would commit early to a big chunk of shares, helping banks market the deal and reducing the risk of the IPO being repriced at the last minute. This matters most in 'mega-deals', where strong demand can splinter if investors worry about valuation, new shares, or how much capital is being asked to absorb.
Nvidia's involvement would also serve as a customer-and-supplier endorsement in the AI supply chain, potentially shaping expectations for post-IPO demand and price stability. If Anthropic lands near its target, that price could quickly become a benchmark for other private AI companies looking to justify their own valuations.