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Report: Eric Schmidt’s roughly 1% Anthropic stake could bring IPO gains
Bloomberg reports that former Google CEO Eric Schmidt holds roughly 1% of Anthropic, citing people familiar with the matter. He invested tens of millions of dollars in its Series A round, but it is unclear whether he subsequently sold any shares. The report says an IPO could deliver a major return on that early investment.
What to know
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Pitchbook data puts Anthropic’s valuation at $461 million when Eric Schmidt first invested in 2021.
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The report estimates Schmidt’s wealth could rise by nearly $10 billion using Anthropic’s latest $965 billion valuation.
Why it matters
Anthropic’s proposed listing highlights potential returns for early investors, but it remains unclear whether Schmidt sold any shares after his initial investment.
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