Top 8 richest people in the tech world

The tech industry has given birth to some of the wealthiest individuals in history and visionaries who turned ideas into global empires that now shape our everyday lives.

From Elon Musk’s electric cars and rockets to Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse ambitions, each has utilised technology to create both immense wealth and lasting industry impact.

1. Elon Musk

Net worth: $363 billion

Elon Musk stands as the richest person in the tech world, with his fortune largely tied to Tesla and SpaceX.

As CEO of Tesla, Musk has revolutionised the electric vehicle (EV) market with high-performance EVs.

His role at SpaceX has pushed space exploration forward with reusable rockets, with a focus on Mars colonisation.

Moreover, in 2023, Musk also founded xAI, an AI company focused on scientific discovery, later merging it with X (formerly Twitter) to form XAI Holdings.

2. Mark Zuckerberg

Net worth: $260 billion

Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook (now Meta) in 2004, transforming how billions connect online.

As CEO, he has steered Meta into social networking dominance, acquired Instagram and WhatsApp, and pivoted heavily toward the metaverse and AI-driven platforms.

While Meta’s revenue largely comes from digital advertising, Zuckerberg’s long-term focus lies in virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive digital spaces that aim to redefine online interaction.

3. Jeff Bezos

Net worth: $240 billion

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, starting as an online bookstore before expanding it into the world’s largest e-commerce marketplace. 

Under his leadership, Amazon disrupted retail, cloud computing (AWS), logistics, and even entertainment via Prime Video.

4. Larry Ellison

Net worth: $236 billion

Larry Ellison co-founded Oracle in 1977, bringing to market one of the first commercial relational database systems. 

Under his leadership, Oracle became the world’s second-largest software company, offering enterprise cloud solutions, database technology, and Java.

5. Bill Gates

Net worth: $200+ billion

Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft in 1975, building it into the world’s largest software company.

Even after stepping down from daily operations, his influence remains through the company’s expansion into cloud services (Azure), AI, and hardware like Surface devices.

6. Steve Ballmer

Net worth: $172 billion

Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s former CEO, played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s reach during the early 2000s.

He oversaw major acquisitions like Skype and pushed Microsoft deeper into enterprise solutions and cloud computing.

7. Larry Page

Net worth: $160 billion

Larry Page co-founded Google in 1998, introducing a search engine that redefined how information is accessed online.

Under his vision, Google expanded into email (Gmail), mapping (Google Maps), mobile (Android), and countless other products.

8. Sergey Brin

Net worth: $150 billion

Sergey Brin, Google’s other co-founder, focused heavily on the technical and product development side.

His contributions helped Google evolve into a global leader in internet services, video sharing (YouTube), and digital advertising.