Anthropic is considering launching its initial public offering as early as mid-November, with formal marketing potentially beginning during the week of Nov 9, according to people familiar with the matter. The Claude maker is targeting a year-end listing amid strong investor interest, rising competition and scrutiny over AI safety

Anthropic is considering an initial public offering as early as mid-November, potentially bringing the artificial intelligence developer behind Claude to public markets sooner than previously expected, Bloomberg News reported.

The company could begin formally marketing its IPO during the week of November 9, raising the possibility of a stock-market debut before Thanksgiving on November 26. However, discussions remain ongoing and the schedule could change, the people said.

Anthropic is still expected to go public by the end of 2026, although the company has yet to finalise its timeline. The AI developer had earlier been expected to file its IPO documents publicly following the summer.

The company is preparing to meet prospective investors at its San Francisco headquarters on Oct 14 as part of preparations for the offering.