Meta Launches $95 Billion AI Fundraising Drive as Anthropic Files for IPO

Meta's Capital Expansion

Meta has announced a $95 billion fundraising initiative to accelerate investments in AI infrastructure and "personal superintelligence." The plan includes a $35 billion underwritten public offering, with participation from Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom, alongside a $60 billion "at-the-market" offering of non-voting Class C shares. Meta states this capital will support core business growth and emerging AI products.

Anthropic Public Offering

AI startup Anthropic has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq. The filing discloses $16.2 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, offset by $80 billion in losses, largely attributed to convertible note valuations. Anthropic’s documentation includes extensive risk disclosures regarding potential AI misuse and regulatory liabilities. Investors can review official filings through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) portal at https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/26/ai-cloud-computing-companies-guppy-level-death-elon-musk-stock-markets-dollar-oil-bond-yieds-latest-news-updates