Anthropic Valuation Skyrockets 235x, Outpacing OpenAI on Grant Value
zuhayeer · x · 2026-08-10
The post compares the current value of $1M grants given by Anthropic and OpenAI in 2023. Adjusted for dilution, Anthropic's grant is now worth $51M, while OpenAI's is $16M.
This reflects a massive divergence in valuation growth: since 2023, Anthropic's valuation has surged 235x (starting from $4B), whereas OpenAI grew 28x (starting from a $30B valuation). However, Anthropic also diluted its equity about twice as much during this period (78% vs. 39%).
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