US-based AI firm Anthropic, the creator of the ChatGPT rival Claude, is strengthening its European presence by creating over 100 new positions and appointing a former Stripe executive to lead its efforts across the EMEA region.
The company plans to expand its Dublin and London offices, offering roles in sales, engineering, research, and business operations to meet growing demand from European businesses.
Valued at $61.5 billion, AI firm Anthropic, backed by Amazon and Google, recently opened a research-focused office in Zurich in addition to its Dublin and London hubs. Currently, the company employs around 75 people across these locations, with some working remotely.
Guillaume Princen, who previously worked at McKinsey and led Stripe’s European expansion, has been appointed as the new head of EMEA. Posting on LinkedIn, Princen said: “The opportunity to help European companies navigate this transformative technology, implement it responsibly, and discover possibilities we’re only beginning to imagine is truly energizing.”
Princen added: “European organizations are increasingly choosing Claude for its intelligence, speed, and industry-leading coding abilities, while consumers—particularly the tastemakers—are drawn to its certain je ne sais quoi in conversation and thoughtful design.”
Daniela Amodei, president and co-founder of Anthropic, said: “EMEA has been central to our vision from the beginning. Our focus remains on serving the thriving startup ecosystem while continuing to deliver Claude’s capabilities to major regional enterprises—providing the advanced performance, security, and reliability that leading organizations need to transform how they work with AI.”
In February of this year, Anthropic agreed with the UK government to drive AI integration into public services.
Last month, the company secured $3.5 billion in funding, bringing its valuation to $61.5 billion.
