Anthropic Finalizes $1.5 Billion AI Joint Venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and Wall Street Firms

Anthropic is finalizing a $1.5 billion joint venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Hellman & Friedman, General Atlantic, and other Wall Street firms to sell AI tools to private-equity-backed companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on May 3, 2026. Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman are each expected to invest roughly $300 million, with Goldman Sachs contributing around $150 million. The JV aims to create a consulting arm that helps private-equity portfolio companies integrate AI across their operations. The deal could be formally announced on May 4. This partnership reflects the accelerating convergence of traditional finance and AI, with major financial institutions seeking direct exposure to Anthropic's technology ahead of its anticipated IPO.