# Eric Schmidt owns about 1% of Anthropic, half of CEO's stake

> Bloomberg says Schmidt's investment gives him a 1% share in Anthropic, compared with CEO Dario Amodei's 2% stake.

Oossa · 2026-10-20 · https://oossa.com/en/eric-schmidt-owns-about-1-of-anthropic-half-of-ceo-s-stake

Event date: 2026-10-20

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.

## The facts

- Schmidt’s stake: ~1% of Anthropic
- Amodei’s stake: ~2% of Anthropic

## 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.

## Sources & references

1. [Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about half as much of Anthropic as CEO Dario Amodei](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/20/eric-schmidt-reportedly-owns-about-half-as-much-of-anthropic-as-ceo-dario-amodei/) – TechCrunch, 2026-10-20

Last updated: 2026-10-20