Bloomberg reports former Google CEO Eric Schmidt now holds roughly 1% of AI startup Anthropic after investing tens of millions in its 2021 Series A round. The company’s co‑founder and CEO Dario Amodei holds about 2%, so Schmidt’s stake is about half the size of the CEO’s. Anthropic is expected to go public before the end of 2026, with market estimates up to $2 trillion, which could add up to $20 billion to Schmidt’s net worth.
Why it matters
If Anthropic’s IPO reaches the high end of estimates, Schmidt could see a $20 billion increase in wealth, highlighting how early AI bets can yield massive returns.
