Anthropic Expects to Match or Top SpaceX’s Record IPO Size | The Opening Trade 8/21/2026

Anthropic expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign of overwhelming demand from investors looking to profit from the artificial intelligence boom. The Claude developer is running the numbers as it prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of this month, the people said. Recent investor briefings led by Chief Financial Officer Krishna Rao skirted the question of valuation, they said. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Guy Johnson, Skylar Montgomery and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)