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'Most Ridiculous IPO of 2026' - A research firm values Anthropic 92% lower than the IPO valuation it seeks

IN · 2026-10-08

Key takeaway

New Constructs labels Anthropic's planned $2 trillion IPO as 'most ridiculous of 2026', citing $42 billion in losses and open-source competition.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerNew Constructs' scathing pre-IPO analysis challenges Anthropic's $2 trillion valuation and business viability, citing massive losses and open-source competition.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onInvestor confidence in closed-model AI firms weakens, making it harder for them to raise capital or sustain high pricing.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIndian SMEs using closed-model AI services face increased risk of price hikes, contract changes, or service instability as providers respond to capital pressure.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs may shift toward open-source AI solutions, reducing vendor lock-in and improving cost predictability.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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