Amazon Equity Investments in Private Companies Reach $143.7 Billion
Amazon's equity investments in private companies saw a massive increase, rising to approximately $143.7 billion as of September 30, 2026. This represents a significant jump from the $16.2 billion reported at the end of 2025. The surge is primarily driven by Amazon's strategic holdings in artificial intelligence firms, specifically its nonvoting preferred stock in Anthropic and preferred stock in OpenAI. These investments underscore Amazon's aggressive capital allocation toward securing a foothold in the evolving AI landscape.
