Anthropic may launch IPO as early as week of Nov. 9
Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering that could start as early as the week of Nov. 9, according to Bloomberg.
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- SK Telecom invested $100 million in 2023, stake estimated at $200 million
- SK Telecom joined Project Glasswing in June, gaining early access to Claude Mythos
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom, which holds an equity stake in Anthropic, has invested $100 million in 2023 and is estimated to hold a total stake worth around 270 billion won ($200 million). SK Telecom CEO Jung Jae-hun said the company has no immediate plans to sell its stake, but the IPO could provide a clearer market valuation for its investment.
In June, SK Telecom joined Anthropic's Project Glasswing, gaining early access to the Claude Mythos model to test cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop response systems. The partnership highlights the growing role of telecom firms in AI development and security.
Anthropic eyes November IPO, putting spotlight on S. Korea's SK Telecom
upi.com · 2 October 2026
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