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Google Plans to Invest up to $40 Billion in Anthropic, Bloomberg News Reports
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Posted on April 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 24, 2026
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Alphabet’s Google is set to invest $10 billion in AI startup Anthropic, with the potential for up to an additional $30 billion, as part of a broader strategy to deepen its AI infrastructure and competitive positioning.
Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports
Google's Strategic Investment in Anthropic
April 24 (Reuters) - Google-parent Alphabet will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, as the tech giant deepens its partnership with the startup which is also its rival in the global AI race.
Investment Details and Performance Targets
Google has committed $10 billion now in cash at a $350 billion valuation, the report said, adding that the company will invest a further $30 billion if Anthropic meets performance targets and support a major expansion of Anthropic's computing capacity.
Responses from Involved Parties
Anthropic and Google did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
Recent Developments and Industry Context
The report comes just days after Anthropic announced that e-commerce giant Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in the company, underscoring the surge in interest in backing the creator of Claude.
Anthropic's Growth and Revenue Surge
Anthropic has enjoyed a sharp uptick in demand this year, with the company's annual run-rate revenue surpassing $30 billion this month, up from about $9 billion at the end of 2025, as the firm's focus on training its AI models for coding has given it a large enterprise customer base.
Funding Rounds and Valuations
The startup raised $30 billion in a funding round in February that valued it at $380 billion post-money amid massive investor interest, and has reportedly drawn offers from venture capital firms valuing it at as much as $800 billion.
Expansion of Computing Capacity
Strong demand for its Claude family of models has pushed the company to hunt for more computing capacity, prompting it to sign several major deals in recent weeks.
Major Partnerships and Infrastructure Deals
The company struck a deal with Broadcom and Google for AI capacity earlier this month, announced a multi-year agreement with cloud infrastructure firm CoreWeave and is also set to secure nearly 1 gigawatt of capacity via Amazon's chips by year-end.
(Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai and Tasim Zahid)
Key Takeaways
- •This investment builds on Google’s existing billion‑dollar backing—adding to the roughly $3 billion already deployed via equity and convertible debt, and complements Amazon’s ~$8 billion commitment to Anthropic (techcrunch.com).
- •Anthropic has rapidly escalated its fundraising in 2026, raising $30 billion in February at a $380 billion valuation and seeing its annualized revenue run rate surpass $30 billion, signaling strong commercial traction (theguardian.com).
- •Alphabet’s move reflects a broader AI investment strategy: CEO Sundar Pichai recently emphasized deploying capital where internal opportunities aren’t mature—diversifying into high‑return external bets such as Anthropic (techradar.com)
References
- Google has given Anthropic more funding than previously known, show new filings | TechCrunch
- Anthropic raises $30bn in latest round, valuing Claude bot maker at $380bn | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
- Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says 'AI shift' makes this a great time to invest in new start-ups
Frequently Asked Questions about Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports
1How much is Google planning to invest in Anthropic?
Google-parent Alphabet will invest $10 billion in AI startup Anthropic, with the possibility of an additional $30 billion investment in the future.
2Who reported the news of Google's investment in Anthropic?
The news of Google's investment in Anthropic was reported by Bloomberg News.
3What is Anthropic?
Anthropic is an artificial intelligence (AI) startup, and Google-parent Alphabet is investing in its development.
4Who reported and edited the news article about Google and Anthropic?
The article was reported by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru and edited by Pooja Desai.
