Who owns Anthropic? Ownership structure explained (2026)
Summary
An explanation of Anthropic's ownership, highlighting major investors like Amazon and Google, its status as a public benefit corporation, and the role of its Long-Term Benefit Trust.
Key quotes
Anthropic is a privately held AI safety company
Amazon is the single largest investor, having committed up to $8 billion across multiple rounds
Anthropic uses a unique corporate structure — a public benefit corporation with a Long-Term Benefit Trust
The article details the financial backing and governance of Anthropic, noting a valuation of approximately $61.5 billion as of March 2025. It emphasizes the company’s efforts to maintain independence through its Long-Term Benefit Trust.