Larry Page, Jeff Bezos, and Sergey Brin are on the verge of entering the $300 billion club as technology wealth continues to surge

Tech Billionaires Approach Unprecedented Wealth Milestones

• The era of the $200 billion fortune may soon be eclipsed, as technology moguls continue to amass even greater riches.

• Jeff Bezos of Amazon and Alphabet’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin are rapidly closing in on the $300 billion threshold.

• Driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, the net worth of leading tech executives surged last year and has climbed even higher in 2026.

The $200 billion club is quickly becoming outdated as tech leaders leverage the AI boom to reach new financial heights.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, along with Larry Page and Sergey Brin, cofounders of Alphabet, have each seen their fortunes soar beyond $250 billion, putting them within reach of the $300 billion mark.

To put this in perspective, major American corporations such as Costco, Netflix, Home Depot, Chevron, and Wells Fargo each have market values ranging from $300 billion to $400 billion.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Page and Brin were valued at $281 billion and $261 billion, respectively, at the end of last week. In 2025 alone, they increased their wealth by $101 billion and $92 billion, making them the top gainers after Elon Musk. Already in 2026, they have added another $12 billion and $11 billion, respectively.

The primary catalyst has been Alphabet’s stock, which jumped 65% last year and has risen an additional 4.5% so far in 2026, fueled by growing investor excitement over the company’s advancements in artificial intelligence.

Bezos’s net worth has also grown, albeit at a slower pace, rising from $239 billion at the start of 2025 to $268 billion by last week’s close. This reflects a 5% increase in Amazon’s share price last year and a further 6% gain this year, as investors anticipate significant returns from the company’s substantial AI investments.

Elon Musk remains the wealthiest individual, with a net worth of $639 billion at the end of last week. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO saw his fortune grow by $165 billion last year, thanks to an 11% rise in Tesla’s stock and SpaceX’s valuation soaring from $350 billion to $800 billion. In 2026 alone, he has already added $19 billion to his wealth.

Larry Ellison, cofounder of Oracle, briefly surpassed Musk in September when his net worth surged by $89 billion in a single day to $388 billion. However, as investor enthusiasm for Oracle’s AI prospects waned, Ellison’s fortune has since dropped to $251 billion.

Currently, there are 18 individuals worldwide with fortunes exceeding $100 billion—dubbed “centibillionaires.” Collectively, they increased their wealth by $708 billion last year, bringing their combined net worth to $3.6 trillion—surpassing the market capitalization of Microsoft.

Among this exclusive group, seven people have amassed more than $200 billion: Musk, Page, Bezos, Brin, Ellison, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Bernard Arnault, head of luxury conglomerate LVMH.

The AI Boom and Its Impact on Billionaire Fortunes

With the exception of Arnault, all these ultra-wealthy individuals hold significant stakes in leading AI companies, whose valuations have soared amid a frenzy of high-profile partnerships, major contracts, and optimistic growth projections.

Supporters, including investors Ross Gerber and Kevin O'Leary, have told Business Insider that AI will dramatically enhance productivity and drive corporate earnings higher.

However, critics such as Michael Burry, known for "The Big Short," caution that tech giants may be overcommitting resources to microchips, data centers, and other infrastructure in the race for AI dominance, potentially inflating a bubble that could eventually burst.

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