Anthropic files for IPO with a governance structure that keeps founders in control
Anthropic S-1
Anthropic has filed its S-1 with the SEC for an IPO on Nasdaq under the ticker ANT. The filing reveals a public benefit corporation structure with a Long-Term Benefit Trust that elects a majority of the board, plus a Class F share held by a founder-controlled LLC that carries 50.1% of total voting power. The company emphasizes its commitment to AI safety and responsible development.
We are incorporated as a public benefit corporation under Delaware law, a structure consistent with our commitment to artificial intelligence ("AI") safety and responsibility.