Anthropic is reportedly in discussions to acquire artificial intelligence startup Decart AI for around $6 billion, in a deal that could become the Claude maker’s largest acquisition to date. The talks are still ongoing and may not result in a completed transaction, according to people familiar with the matter.
The potential acquisition comes as Anthropic continues to expand its computing infrastructure to meet growing demand for its AI products. Decart has developed technology designed to improve the efficiency of chips used for AI workloads, potentially allowing companies to train and run models while using computing resources more effectively. For Anthropic, the technology could help its existing infrastructure handle increasing workloads as it develops new products and expands its customer base.
Decart is also involved in generative video technology, including the development of world models that can modify live video streams in real time. If the acquisition goes ahead, Decart’s team is expected to become part of Anthropic’s inference and performance organisation, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Representatives from both companies have declined to comment on the reported negotiations.
The proposed valuation would represent a significant jump from Decart’s most recent funding round. In May, the startup raised $300 million in a round led by Radical Ventures, with participation from Nvidia, Atreides Management, Valor Equity Partners and Adobe Ventures, alongside existing investors including Sequoia Capital and Benchmark. The funding valued Decart at nearly $4 billion.
Founded in 2023 by Israeli engineers Dean and Orian Leitersdorf and Moshe Shalev, Decart has emerged as a notable player in AI infrastructure. The reported deal also highlights the growing importance of computing efficiency as leading AI companies commit billions of dollars toward data centres and advanced chips.
