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Israeli AI Firm Decart Set for $7 Billion Acquisition by Anthropic in AI Race

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By טל שחף

First reported by Calcalist · Aug 16, 2026

What happened

Israeli AI startup Decart is set to be acquired by US AI leader Anthropic for $7 billion, positioning Israel as a key hub in the race to develop artificial general intelligence. The deal highlights Decart's rapid rise and technological innovation, with founders poised to gain substantial equity in Anthropic ahead of its planned IPO.

  • 01Decart is being acquired by Anthropic for an estimated $7 billion, marking a major Israeli tech achievement.
  • 02Anthropic will shift significant operations to Israel, centering Decart in AGI development efforts.
  • 03Founders Dean and Orian Leitersdorf and Moshe Shalev hold over 60% of Decart, each gaining about $1.5 billion in stock.
  • 04Decart's AI tech accelerates processing and training, impressing industry leaders including Elon Musk.
  • 05The acquisition could spark growth of Israel's AI ecosystem and attract more global R&D centers.
  • 06Anthropic's upcoming $2 trillion IPO may depend on this deal, which enhances AI efficiency and cost savings.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Elon Musk
OrganizationsDecart, Anthropic, Sequoia Capital, OpenAI, Google, Meta, SpaceX, NVIDIA
PlacesIsrael, New York, Silicon Valley

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 17, 2026
Israeli AI Firm Decart Set for $7 Billion Acquisition by Anthropic in AI Race
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Israeli Startup Decart AI Nears Billion-Dollar Exit with Anthropic Deal
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Anthropic Nears $7 Billion Acquisition of Israeli AI Startup Decart Ahead of IPO
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Anthropic Nears $7 Billion Deal to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart

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