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Investors Skeptical Anthropic IPO Can Hit $1.5T Valuation, Some See $1T

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Major investors are increasingly skeptical that Anthropic's IPO can achieve a $1.5 trillion valuation following a market selloff, according to sources. Some suggest the valuation could be closer to $1 trillion, indicating the AI company may need to set a significantly lower-than-expected price.

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    Sources: major investors are increasingly skeptical Anthropic's IPO can achieve a $1.5T valuation after a market selloff; one says it could be closer to $1T (Wall Street Journal)

    Wall Street Journal : Sources: major investors are increasingly skeptical Anthropic's IPO can achieve a $1.5T valuation after a market selloff; one says it could be closer to $1T — The AI giant could need to set a significantly lower-than-expected valuation, investors say — Major investors are increasingly …

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