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AI startup Anthropic joins carbon removal collective Frontier for $915 million funding

TechCrunch AI · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

Anthropic, a leading AI startup, is joining Frontier, a carbon removal collective, in a major funding deal worth $915 million. This marks the first time an AI company has joined the group, which has already secured $1.8 billion in funding. By investing in carbon removal technologies, Anthropic is taking a step towards reducing its environmental footprint. Why it matters: As the climate crisis worsens, companies are increasingly turning to carbon removal as a solution, and Anthropic’s move signals a growing recognition of the need for sustainable practices in the tech industry.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. Anthropic is the first pure AI company to join the carbon removal collective Frontier.
  2. The new funding brings the total to $1.8 billion, nearly doubling previous pledges.
  3. Frontier will focus on larger projects with a higher chance of removing a gigaton of CO2 annually.

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