Anthropic Launches Massive $61.5 Billion Employee Stock Buyback

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has initiated a groundbreaking $61.5 billion employee stock buyback program, bolstering its efforts to attract and retain top talent amidst the fierce competition for AI skills. This move is part of the company’s larger financing round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners in March 2025. The buyback will offer employees liquidity options to sell shares at a price of $56.09 each, signifying Anthropic’s commitment to employee engagement and retention in a dynamic market.