Mizuho secures role in Anthropic IPO, Nikkei Asia reports

Mizuho has secured a role in Anthropic’s planned initial public offering, Nikkei Asia reports today. The mandate underscores the Japanese lender’s growing U.S. track record as Wall Street banks race to win listings from AI leaders, including the San Francisco startup backed by Amazon and Google. It also signals rising momentum for tech IPOs after a muted stretch, with investor focus squarely on generative AI and the profitability paths of model developers.

Nikkei Asia did not detail the timing, size, or specific underwriting title, but said Mizuho’s U.S. experience helped clinch the slot, reflecting the bank’s expanded U.S. coverage and capital markets push, including advisory capabilities added through its 2023 Greenhill acquisition. Watch for Anthropic’s filing, the full bookrunner lineup, and an indicative timetable and valuation range. [Developing. This article will be updated.]