Anthropic has reportedly decided to abandon a potential acquisition of Decart AI after completing due diligence on the artificial intelligence company.
According to Bloomberg, the proposed deal was previously reported to be worth around $6 billion. However, Anthropic has now chosen not to proceed with the purchase.
The decision comes after weeks of discussions between the two companies. The potential acquisition first emerged publicly in August, when reports indicated that Decart AI could be valued at approximately $6 billion in a deal with Anthropic.
At that stage, negotiations had not been finalized, leaving open the possibility that the agreement could fall through.
Anthropic has now confirmed its position through its decision not to move forward, although the specific reason behind the move remains unclear.
One person familiar with the matter said the two companies could still explore other ways to work together despite the acquisition talks ending.
Representatives for both Anthropic and Decart AI declined to comment when contacted by Bloomberg.
The completion of due diligence is an important development because it typically gives a potential buyer a closer look at a company’s operations, finances, technology, legal position and other business factors before a major transaction is finalized.
However, the available reporting does not indicate whether Anthropic decided against the acquisition because of Decart AI’s valuation or because its review identified another concern.
The $6 billion figure would have made the proposed transaction a major deal in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry. The collapse of the talks highlights how large AI acquisitions can remain uncertain even after negotiations and detailed evaluations have taken place.
For now, there is no indication that Anthropic plans to pursue the acquisition again. However, the possibility of a commercial partnership or another form of cooperation between Anthropic and Decart AI remains open.
The development also underscores the competitive nature of the AI sector, where companies are increasingly exploring acquisitions, partnerships and strategic investments to strengthen their technology and capabilities.
Further details about why Anthropic walked away from the proposed Decart AI acquisition could emerge if either company provides additional information about the talks.
