Anysphere
Anysphere is the company behind Cursor. $9.9B valuation. $500M+ ARR. The leading AI-native code editor used by millions of developers.
Acquired Anysphere
Acquired · June 2026
Anysphere, founded in 2022 out of MIT, built Cursor — the AI code editor that reached roughly $2.6 billion in annualized revenue and made the company one of the fastest-growing startups ever. On June 16, 2026 SpaceX announced a $60 billion all-stock agreement to acquire Anysphere, the largest acquisition of a venture-backed startup on record. The company and Cursor keep operating while the deal closes, expected in Q3 2026.
Acquired by SpaceX.
Last known pricing: Free Hobby tier + Pro and Ultra subscriptions
Is Anysphere shut down?
No — Anysphere is still operating, but it no longer stands alone: it was acquired by SpaceX in Jun 2026 and continues under the acquirer's ownership. We list it in the ToolDirectory.AI graveyard's acquired-but-operating section and watch for post-acquisition changes.
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Overview
Anysphere: Cursor's Parent Company
Anysphere is Parent company of Cursor, the leading AI-native IDE. Cursor became one of the fastest-growing software products in history, going from $0 to $500M ARR in two years. Anysphere is the company behind it — the team, capital, and infrastructure that produces Cursor.
Acquisition note (June 2026): On June 16, 2026, SpaceX announced a definitive agreement to acquire Anysphere in a $60 billion all-stock deal — the largest acquisition of a venture-backed startup on record. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Anysphere and its Cursor editor continue to operate normally in the meantime.
Key Features
- Parent company of Cursor, the leading AI-native IDE
- $9.9B valuation as of mid-2025
- $500M+ annualized revenue
- Founded by MIT students in 2022
- Customers include Stripe, Shopify, Mercado Libre, US Foods
Ideal Use Case
Researchers and enterprise buyers tracking the AI coding category leader — Anysphere as the corporate entity is what makes Cursor possible.
Why Use Anysphere
Cursor became one of the fastest-growing software products in history, going from $0 to $500M ARR in two years. Anysphere is the company behind it — the team, capital, and infrastructure that produces Cursor.
FAQ
Q: Same as Cursor? A: Anysphere is the company; Cursor is the product.
Q: Why a separate entry? A: Researchers and journalists often reference Anysphere by name — and it's listed under that name in Forbes AI 50.
Q: Who owns Anysphere? A: SpaceX — a definitive agreement to acquire Anysphere was announced on June 16, 2026 ($60 billion, all-stock, the largest startup acquisition ever recorded). Anysphere and its Cursor editor continue to operate while the deal closes, expected in Q3 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
tl;dr
Cursor's parent company. $9.9B valuation. $500M+ ARR. Leading AI-native IDE company.
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