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January 26, 2026

Zoom's 'hidden gem' investment in Anthropic could be worth $2 billion to $4 billion, analysts say

Anthropic revealed that Zoom Ventures had invested in the AI startup in May 2023.

Zoom's 'hidden gem' investment in Anthropic could be worth $2 billion to $4 billion, analysts say

TL;DR

  • Zoom's shares rose 11% after Baird estimated its Anthropic investment could be worth $2-$4 billion.
  • Zoom Ventures invested in AI startup Anthropic in May 2023.
  • The investment was part of Zoom's $51 million in 'strategic investments' reported in Q2 2023.
  • Baird suggests this investment could be a hidden asset for Zoom, potentially yielding a 78x return based on Anthropic's current valuation.
  • Anthropic IPO rumors could further increase the value of Zoom's investment.
  • Zoom's popularity surged during the pandemic but has since declined as workers return to offices.

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