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Anthropic S-1: it spent just $482M on capex in H1 2026, leasing most
Anthropic S-1: it spent just $482M on capex in H1 2026, leasing most of its compute, and its capex is almost entirely outsourced via $782B in lease obligations
TL;DRAnthropic leases compute instead of buying it, keeping upfront costs low while racking up massive future obligations.
Why it matters: Shows how AI labs avoid massive capex but create long-term debt that could strain profitability if revenue growth stalls.
What you need to know: Lease obligations pass $780 billion. Revenue per employee $6.6 million — Good Evening from Taipei,
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