Anthropic Opens Talks With NYC Comptroller Over IPO Delay Request

Anthropic has established communication with NYC Comptroller Mark Levine following his October 14-15 letter urging the company to halt its planned US initial public offering. Levine raised concerns about AI safety and governance, arguing that an IPO could distract Anthropic from necessary risk mitigation work outlined in its own research. The comptroller oversees New York City pension funds with over $325 billion in total assets, which hold an indirect exposure of approximately $7 million to Anthropic through private equity. During recent investor meetings, Anthropic reported Q3 2026 revenue of $16.8 billion, which represents a 45% quarter-over-quarter growth, and disclosed that it is cash-flow positive. The company confidentially filed for its IPO in June 2026, and despite the comptroller's request, its reported November listing target currently remains unchanged.