According to the Financial Times, leading company in the artificial intelligence field Anthropic has officially started preparing for its initial public offering (IPO), which could take place as early as 2026.

To advance this major process, Anthropic has hired the renowned law firm **Wilson Sonsini** to assist with the listing process. The company is actively working through an internal checklist to prepare for what could be one of the largest IPOs in history. Notably, Wilson Sonsini has been a long-term advisor to Anthropic since 2022.

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The report indicates that Anthropic is reportedly seeking a new round of funding, with its valuation possibly exceeding $300 billion. The company has been in discussions with several investment banks, but the final underwriters have not yet been selected. Anthropic's last publicly announced funding was in September of last year, when it raised $13 billion, valuing the company at $183 billion.

Anthropic's preparations for the IPO also reflect a trend among AI industry giants seeking opportunities in the public market. According to Reuters, its main competitor OpenAI is also exploring the possibility of an IPO and has begun preparations, although the company, valued at $500 billion, has not yet revealed a specific listing date.