Anthropic IPO Could Put Schmidt’s Stake Near $20B
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt reportedly owns nearly 1% of Anthropic, based on an investment made during the AI company’s 2021 Series A round, when it was valued at $461 million. The holding’s exact size and whether Schmidt still owns all of it have not been confirmed.
At Anthropic’s latest reported private valuation of $965 billion, the stake could be worth about $10 billion. If the company reaches a $2 trillion valuation in its anticipated IPO, it could be worth around $20 billion. These are estimates, not realized returns.
Anthropic raised $65 billion in a May 2026 Series H round. It reportedly generated $16.8 billion in third-quarter revenue, up about 45% from the previous quarter, and may have reached adjusted profitability. IPO marketing could begin as early as 9 November, with trading potentially starting before US Thanksgiving or by year-end.
The Anthropic IPO will test investor demand for highly valued AI companies. Its final valuation and the plans of major shareholders, including Google and Amazon, are key factors to watch. The listing may influence sentiment across technology stocks, but it has no direct, specified impact on cryptocurrency prices.
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Neither summary identifies a cryptocurrency directly affected by the news, so the expected impact on crypto prices is neutral. In the short term, the anticipated Anthropic IPO could draw attention and capital toward AI and technology stocks, potentially shifting broader risk appetite, but any spillover to crypto would be indirect and uncertain. Over the longer term, the listing’s valuation and performance may shape sentiment toward high-growth technology investments; they do not, by themselves, provide a clear signal for crypto prices or market stability. Traders should distinguish any broader changes in risk sentiment from crypto-specific catalysts.