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The private sector remains the epicenter of AI innovation and investment in 2025. Over 50% of funding in the first half of the year has gone into AI-centric ventures, reaffirming its leadership status in venture capital. The landscape is characterized by rapid growth cycles, with startups reaching significant revenue milestones at unprecedented speeds.
A compelling example is anthropic, which achieved an astonishing leap—from zero to $1 billion in annual revenue in just 21 months. Subsequently, its revenue doubled in three months, then again two months later, showcasing how AI companies are scaling at an extraordinary clip. Much of this growth is driven by AI coding and code-assisting models, which are transforming software development and automation.