Smaller Teams Are Creating Bigger Businesses

Private AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI are generating substantially more revenue per employee than many established technology leaders. Anthropic produces approximately $9 million in revenue per employee, while OpenAI generates about $5.6 million, both significantly exceeding other tech companies such as Meta (META), Apple (AAPL), and Google (GOOGL). These figures highlight the exceptional productivity and scalability of AI-focused business models. The ability of Anthropic and OpenAI to generate such high levels of revenue with relatively small workforces underscores both the value created by each employee and the powerful economics of modern AI companies.

Source: Epoch.ai, The Business Week Graphic; May 8, 2026

This graph was produced by Lucas Juery, CFA, CFPⓇ and is not intended to provide financial advice.