Eric Schmidt reportedly owns 1% of Anthropic, potentially worth up to $20 billion

Eric Schmidt owns about 1% of Anthropic, according to Bloomberg reporting cited by TechCrunch—a holding roughly half the size of CEO Dario Amodei’s estimated stake. The former Google chief invested tens of millions of dollars in 2021, positioning him for a potentially multibillion-dollar holding if Anthropic reaches the valuations investors have discussed.

An early investor beside the founders

Schmidt’s investment came in Anthropic’s Series A, its early funding round in 2021. The reported tens of millions he committed then are the starting point for a potential return now measured in billions, though the investment amount is approximate.

Amodei, Anthropic’s co-founder and chief executive, holds about 2%, TechCrunch says, citing earlier reporting. The comparison puts Schmidt’s estimated financial interest close to that of the company’s leader. It is a comparison of ownership, however, not a measure of their relative voting power.

A potential value, not a payday

The Times of India, also citing Bloomberg, says investors have discussed that $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion range ahead of a possible share sale. The range reflects valuation discussions, rather than a price established through a completed public offering.

Whether Schmidt has sold any portion of his stake is unclear, Bloomberg said, according to The Times of India. That uncertainty also matters to the potential payout: the calculation depends on how much he still owns, as well as the valuation Anthropic ultimately achieves.

Anthropic confidentially submitted draft IPO papers to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1, 2026, according to The Times of India. TechCrunch describes a listing before year-end as widely expected, not a confirmed timetable.

Schmidt and Anthropic had not immediately responded to TechCrunch’s requests for comment when it published.