Anthropic and Nscale Near Second $45 Billion Compute Deal

Oct 20, 2026
Anthropic and Nscale are reportedly nearing another $45 billion compute agreement after signing a deal of the same size in August. Discussions remain underway, and the terms could change.

Anthropic and Nscale are reportedly nearing another $45 billion compute agreement after signing a deal of the same size in August, according to TechCrunch.

Bloomberg reported the talks, citing people familiar with the matter, who cautioned that discussions are still underway and details could change. Neither company has confirmed the potential agreement.

Both companies are pursuing initial public offerings. Nscale is facing investor pushback over its proposed $30 billion valuation.

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