A Hard Year For Software IPOs
U.S. tech companies raised $90 billion in 2026 public offerings, but proceeds were overwhelmingly concentrated in SpaceX and Cerebras as SaaS IPOs stalled.
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Anthropic eyes Nasdaq listing as a second profitable quarter aims to win over investors ahead of a mega-IPO
Anthropic targets a $2 trillion Nasdaq IPO after reporting a 14-fold revenue increase to $11.5 billion.
OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 amid AI safety fears, Sam Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ruled out a 2026 public listing, citing AI safety concerns and the need for stronger alignment frameworks.
Nvidia wants to pour up to $10 billion into Anthropic's record-breaking IPO
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to anchor Anthropic's planned $100B IPO with up to $10B, reinforcing its core position in AI capital loops.
I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China
Chinese manufacturer Unitree is dramatically lowering hardware costs for quadruped and humanoid robots, fueling market adoption and a Shanghai IPO.
Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO puts powerful external trustees in spotlight
Anthropic's planned IPO, targeting up to a $2 trillion valuation, brings scrutiny to its non-equity Long-Term Benefit Trust that controls its board.
Global Venture Funding Jumps 122% In August As Streak Of Billion-Dollar Deals Continues
Global venture funding reached $42 billion in August 2026, driven by massive megadeals for Databricks and River AI alongside major M&A announcements.
The IPO Window Is Closing. Here Are 8 Startups To Watch.
With the 2026 public-market window narrowing, venture-backed startups like Anthropic, Oura, and Notion are emerging as top IPO candidates.
OpenAI’s executive exodus has one big winner
OpenAI President Greg Brockman has consolidated operational control over product and infrastructure amid ongoing executive turnover.
Anthropic sees a market opportunity of more than $30 trillion ahead of its IPO
Anthropic is projecting a $30 trillion total addressable market to prospective investors as it targets a $2 trillion IPO valuation.