Anthropic IPO could nearly double founders' fortunes to $200 billion

Anthropic's upcoming IPO could nearly double the fortunes of its seven co-founders, who left OpenAI in 2021, if the company reaches a potential $2 trillion valuation, making their combined stakes worth around $200 billion. Each founder holds roughly 240 million shares, valued between $13.7 billion and $14.4 billion at the last private funding price of $58.90 per share. At a $2 trillion valuation, each stake could rise to between $27.4 billion and $28.8 billion, though final values depend on market demand and offer conditions. The IPO, planned for November, includes a special Class F share giving founders 50.1% voting control. While their salaries are in the millions, the founders' wealth is primarily tied to their equity stakes, with the actual proceeds depending on how many shares they sell.