TOKYO, Mar 11 (Pulse News Wire) – eole Inc. (2334.T) announced today that it has acquired shares in Marina Bay SPC Ltd., a special purpose vehicle (SPV) established to invest in Anthropic, PBC.
The investment aims to secure an economic stake in Anthropic, a leading player in the generative AI sector known for its high-performance language model Claude. Under the agreement, eole Inc. will contribute $500 million (approximately 7 billion yen) to acquire a shareholding in Marina Bay SPC Ltd. This move aligns with the company's strategy outlined in its February 13, 2026, IR update, which included setting up funds for data center operations and strategic investments. The primary goal is to build relationships with key players in the rapidly advancing generative AI field, such as Anthropic, and explore potential synergies in areas like data center services. The transaction is scheduled to close on March 10, 2026, with payment due on March 19, 2026.
Eole Inc.'s indirect economic interest in Anthropic is estimated at approximately 0.0013% based on outstanding shares. While eole Inc. does not hold direct voting rights in Anthropic, it will benefit economically through its stake in Marina Bay SPC Ltd. Marina Bay SPC Ltd., headquartered in British Virgin Islands, was formed on March 12, 2025 with a capital of 50,000 USD. The SPV’s main activity involves indirect investment in Anthropic via offshore funds. Details of the fund structure and related parties remain undisclosed at the request of the counterparties involved.
This investment represents a significant step towards eole Inc.’s broader strategy of exploring opportunities in promising but unlisted global growth companies, potentially paving the way for future financial product offerings aligned with regulatory frameworks.
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