Eric Schmidt Holds Around 1% Stake in AI Lab Anthropic, Half of CEO’s Ownership

Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, owns approximately 1% of Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, according to Bloomberg. This stake represents about half of what CEO Dario Amodei holds in the company, as reported by TechCrunch.

Anthropic has attracted attention in the AI sector for its innovative approach, and the involvement of high-profile figures like Schmidt highlights the growing interest from experienced tech leaders. The exact size of Amodei’s stake has not been disclosed, but Schmidt’s share suggests significant investment and confidence in the company’s future.

For Japanese investors, understanding ownership dynamics in global AI firms like Anthropic is increasingly relevant, as AI technology continues to influence equity and tech markets worldwide, including Japan’s growing AI startup ecosystem.