Nscale and Anthropic reportedly discuss another $45 billion compute deal
Original title: Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45 billion compute deal
Bloomberg sources say a second deal of that size is near, while both companies pursue IPOs.
Bloomberg reports that Anthropic and infrastructure provider Nscale are close to another $45 billion compute agreement, about a month after announcing one of the same size. People familiar with the talks said discussions are still under way and terms could change. TechCrunch said it had asked both companies for comment. Both are also pursuing IPOs; Bloomberg reported investor pushback on Nscale’s proposed $30 billion valuation, while Anthropic is still expected to go public this year.
Unconfirmed: The deal is unconfirmed; Bloomberg cited people familiar with the matter and said terms could change.
- The prior Anthropic–Nscale compute deal was also described as $45 billion.
- Sources cautioned that talks continue and details could change.
- Nscale’s proposed IPO valuation of $30 billion is drawing investor pushback, Bloomberg reported.
- Anthropic is still expected to go public this year.
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In August, Nscale and Anthropic announced a $45 billion compute deal. The two companies are reportedly discussing yet another deal of the same magnitude.
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