Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is weighing a fresh funding round that could value the Claude maker at more than $900 billion, more than double its current valuation.

Reuters reported that the company is entertaining early offers, though discussions remain at an early stage and no final commitments have been accepted. The move comes just days after reports that Alphabet Inc. plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, intensifying competition in the global AI race.

The valuation surge reflects investor belief that enterprise AI platforms—especially those focused on coding tools, automation, and business workflows—could dominate the next decade of software growth.

For Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, mega-rounds like this are highly relevant as Gulf investors increasingly seek exposure to frontier AI companies and strategic partnerships.

From a business perspective, the scale of capital flowing into private AI firms now rivals traditional infrastructure and energy investment.

Looking ahead, analysts expect more AI startups to pursue mega-rounds or IPO pathways, making valuation discipline one of the biggest challenges for global venture capital.

Source : Reuters.