Anthropic, a $183 billion artificial intelligence startup, is making significant strides in its international expansion efforts. With a rapidly growing customer base exceeding 300,000 in just two years and a shift towards global demand, the company is tripling its international workforce and expanding its applied AI team fivefold in 2025. This move comes as nearly 80% of Anthropic’s activity now originates from outside the United States, with countries like South Korea, Australia, and Singapore exceeding U.S. adoption rates.

The company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Paul Smith, highlighted the unexpected success of Anthropic’s international growth, citing rapid adoption in sectors like life sciences and sovereign wealth management. With plans to recruit country leads in key global markets and establish new offices across Asia and Europe, Anthropic is positioning itself as a dominant player in the enterprise AI space. As competition in the industry intensifies, Anthropic’s focus on providing a pure-play AI experience with direct access to cutting-edge models like Claude Code sets it apart from traditional players like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google.