OpenAI rival Anthropic has officially closed a deal to raise $3.5 billion at a valuation of $61.5 billion, the company told Bloomberg — cementing its place as one of the largest startups in the world.

The announcement follows new fund-raising efforts from rivals like OpenAI, which is set to close a deal that values the company at $300 billion, and Elon Musk’s xAI.

AI startup Anthropic is seeking $3.5 billion in a funding round that would value it at $61.5 billion, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

Anthropic on Monday closed its latest funding round at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, the company confirmed to CNBC. The $3.5 billion round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, and other investors included Salesforce Ventures,

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Monday said it's raised $3.5 billion, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, at a $61.5 billion valuation. Why it matters: The numbers are staggering, even if the deal has been rumored for months.

All eyes are on Anthropic this morning as it closed a deal to raise $3.5 billion in fresh capital. The latest funding round valued the OpenAI rival at a whopping $61.5 billion. Anthropic’s new milestone underscores continued interest in artificial intelligence startups that many believe will shape the future of technology.

The artificial intelligence startup Anthropic confirmed today it reached a towering $61.5B valuation following the completion of its latest $3.5B funding round. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners,