Anthropic
Anthropic took part in 1 disclosed round in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Pre-seed rounds in Professional & Local Services; its latest was LocalHost on 16 February 2026.
About Anthropic
Anthropic has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 February 2026 | LOLocalHost | angel | $2.5M | Participant | InVideo, RedBull India, Eros International | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Anthropic took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional & Local Services | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Eros International | 1 |
| InVideo | 1 |
| RedBull India | 1 |
Indian portfolio
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Anthropic in the news
- EMEmergent · Launch · 14 April 2026Emergent launches VibeCon India hackathon in BengaluruEmergent is an AI software creation platform
- LOLocalHost · Funding · 16 February 2026 · $2.5MLocalHost raises $2.5M angel funding from InVideo, RedBull India, Anthropic, Eros InternationalLocalHost runs in-person labs as a launchpad for young technical and creative founders
Questions about Anthropic
How many investments did Anthropic make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 1 disclosed round in Indian startups with Anthropic in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was LocalHost on 16 February 2026 ($2.5M).
Which sectors does Anthropic invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Anthropic invested most often in Professional & Local Services (1 round).
Does Anthropic lead rounds?
In the 1 round StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Anthropic joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.
Which Indian unicorns has Anthropic backed?
Anthropic's Indian portfolio includes Emergent, which StopDown's coverage or the investor's own material describes as unicorns.