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Anthropic, Wall Street Giants Launch $1.5B AI Services Firm

May 5, 2026 04:02 PM IST | Written by Neelam Sharma | Edited by Vaibhav Jha

Anthropic has entered into a joint venture with major financial firms including Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman and Goldman Sachs to set up a new AI-focused services company targeting mid-sized businesses.

According to reports, the venture is expected to be backed by roughly $1.5 billion in total investment. Anthropic, Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman are likely to contribute about $300 million each, while Goldman Sachs may invest around $150 million. The company is also supported by a broader group of investors, including General Atlantic, Leonard Green, Apollo Global Management, GIC and Sequoia Capital.

The new entity will focus on deploying Anthropic’s Claude AI models within business operations. It plans to work directly with client companies to design and build AI tools tailored to specific use cases, rather than offering standard software products.

Anthropic said the company will begin engagements with small teams working closely with client staff to identify areas where AI can deliver the most impact. Once these teams are working together to build and integrate tools into existing processes; then this becomes an ongoing process. For example, using healthcare providers, AI technology is expected to save significant amounts of time in completing administrative tasks or creating documents.

This will likely bring increased competition to IT service providers. With new AI-driven service models being created, established companies such as TCS, Infosys & Wipro who offer both consulting and software solutions may find themselves under pressure from these new service models.

The new firm will also be part of Anthropic’s partner network, which includes consulting firms such as Accenture, Deloitte and PwC.

Separately, OpenAI is reported to be working on a similar venture, potentially at a larger scale, aimed at expanding its presence in the enterprise AI market.

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Authors

Neelam Sharma

Neelam Sharma is a passionate storyteller, and journalist with over a decade of experience across leading Indian media houses.
Known for her calm presence on screen and powerful storytelling off it, Neelam brings a rare blend of credibility, creativity, and empathy to journalism. Her strength lies in ground reporting and research-driven narratives that connect with the heart of the audience. Whether covering social issues, human-interest features, or breaking news, she combines factual depth with a human touch—making every story not just informative.

Vaibhav Jha

Vaibhav Jha is an Editor and Co-founder of AI FrontPage. In his decade long career in journalism, Vaibhav has reported for publications including The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and The New York Times, covering the intersection of technology, policy, and society. Outside work, he’s usually trying to persuade people to watch Anurag Kashyap films.