Akamai signs $11.6B deal with Anthropic, up to $20B potential

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Akamai Announces $11.6 Billion Multi-year Agreement with Anthropic to Support Growing Demand

September 24, 2026 4:01 PM EDT

Anthropic to leverage Akamai Cloud's distributed infrastructure and software to support CPU workload growth at scaleThe transaction provides for the potential expansion of the relationship by up to an additional $9 billion, which represents a total potential commitment of approximately $20 billionAkamai has issued a warrant to Anthropic, the continued vesting of which is tied to the successful expansion of the relationship, for up to approximately 5% of Akamais common stock outstanding. A portion of the warrant representing approximately 2% of Akamais common stock outstanding is expected to vest in connection with todays announced... More