Top 10 Richest Men in the World

The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX stands alone at the top. His fortune has exploded in recent years, partly because SpaceX plays a crucial role in global spaceflight and satellite communications (Starlink). He also owns the social media platform X and is working on brain implants with Neuralink. He is the first person in history to break the 700 billion barrier.

The co-founder of Google (Alphabet) ranks surprisingly high. Although he stepped back from day-to-day management in 2019, he is still a major shareholder and board member. Because Google keeps growing through advertising and AI applications, his bank account grows automatically. He is known for his interest in flying cars and sustainable energy.

Right behind his partner Larry Page is Sergey Brin, Google's other founder. Like Page, he works behind the scenes on futuristic projects within Alphabet, such as Google X (the lab for experimental technologies). He is an immigrant from the former Soviet Union and came to America as a child.

The founder of Amazon was the richest man in the world for a long time. Although he has lost that title, he's hardly struggling. These days he focuses mainly on his space company Blue Origin and his philanthropic work. He also owns The Washington Post newspaper and one of the largest sailing yachts in the world, the Koru.

The boss of Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) has made a huge comeback. After a dip in the share price, his focus on efficiency and artificial intelligence (AI) has pushed his fortune to record highs again. He is the youngest person in this top 10 and has pledged to give away 99% of his shares during his lifetime.

The founder of software giant Oracle is one of the oldest billionaires on the list, but still razor-sharp. Oracle is benefiting enormously from the cloud and AI revolution. Ellison is known for his extravagant lifestyle; he owns almost the entire Hawaiian island of Lanai and is a fanatical sailor.

The only European amid this onslaught of American tech giants. Arnault owns LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy). He owns more than 70 luxury brands, including Dior, Tiffany & Co. and Dom Pérignon. His fortune often fluctuates with the global economy; when people buy fewer luxury bags and less champagne, he drops down the list.

The newest superstar on the billionaires list. Jensen Huang is the founder and CEO of Nvidia. Because Nvidia makes the computer chips that are indispensable for artificial intelligence (AI), his company has become one of the most valuable in the world. He is known for his signature leather biker jacket, which he wears at almost every presentation.

The Spanish founder of fashion chain Zara (Inditex). He is a pioneer of fast fashion. Unlike the others on this list, Ortega is known for being extremely shy; he almost never gives interviews and still often has lunch in the canteen among his employees. He mainly invests his money in real estate around the world.

The “Oracle of Omaha” closes the top 10. Buffett may be the most successful investor of all time. Through his company Berkshire Hathaway he owns countless businesses, from insurers to Duracell and Dairy Queen. He is known for his frugal lifestyle; he still lives in the same house he bought in 1958.