Independent financial research firm New Constructs has issued a scathing assessment of Anthropic's potential IPO, labeling it the "most ridiculous IPO of 2026" and valuing the AI company at a significantly lower $150 billion compared to its projected $2 trillion market cap. The firm cites Anthropic's substantial net losses, mounting operating expenses, and increasing competition from open-source models as reasons for its bearish outlook, questioning the viability of Anthropic's business model. New Constructs' founder, David Trainer, has a history of accurately predicting IPO failures, notably with WeWork. AI
IMPACT This critical analysis of Anthropic's IPO valuation may influence investor sentiment and potentially impact the company's fundraising capabilities.
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