Former Google  CEO Eric Schmidt reportedly holds approximately 1% of Anthropic, positioning him for a potentially substantial windfall from the AI startup's anticipated IPO. * Early investment: Schmidt invested tens of millions of dollars in Anthropic's Series A funding round, according to people familiar with the matter. * Ownership: His stake is estimated at roughly 1%, potentially making him one of the company's largest individual beneficiaries when it goes public. * Uncertainty: It remains unclear whether Schmidt has sold any shares since his initial investment. 19-OCT-2026 05:36 PM ET