Anthropic is set to launch its IPO in the week of Nov 9, with backers such as Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft, and venture funds like Altimeter and Sequoia on board.
Analysts project a valuation between $1.8 trillion and $2 trillion, potentially valuing Eric Schmidt’s 1% stake at up to $20 billion.
Schmidt, who has a net worth of $57.5 billion, could see his fortune rise to nearly $80 billion if the IPO hits the top end of the valuation range.
Seven co‑founders already command over $8 billion each, a testament to the company’s internal valuation and its share of the AI market.
Comparisons to SpaceX’s $1.77 trillion IPO are inevitable, with some analysts suggesting Anthropic could match or exceed that benchmark if pricing hits the upper range.
The IPO is expected to trigger significant gains for early investors, and market watchers are watching closely for the actual pricing and trading debut.