Sequoia reportedly invests in Anthropic despite OpenAI ties

by | Jan 20, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a funding round for Anthropic, breaking the venture capital norm of avoiding investments in direct rivals. The firm already holds stakes in competitors OpenAI and xAI, a position that challenges industry standards regarding access to confidential information. Anthropic aims to raise over $25 billion at a $350 billion valuation in a round led by GIC and Coatue.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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