Daniel Ek
#43 in the World · Age 43 · Sweden
Daniel's net worth rose because Spotify shares (SPOT) moved +0.77% today.
About Daniel
Daniel Ek co-founded Spotify in 2006 as a legal alternative to music piracy and grew it into the world's largest music-streaming service. He has also become a prominent backer of European technology startups.
Key Facts
- Co-founded Spotify in 2006.
- Built the world's largest music-streaming service.
- An active investor in European tech.
SPOT— last ~3 months
537.84 USDThis chart tracks SPOT's share price, the public portion of Daniel's wealth. It excludes the $1.00B static estimate for private assets.
Public Holding
- Shares Held (est.)
- 13,000,000
- Stake Value
- $6.99B
- Share of Net Worth
- 87%
Net Worth History
| Date | World Rank | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| #43 | $7.99B | |
| #43 | $7.99B | |
| #43 | $7.93B | |
| #43 | $7.93B | |
| #43 | $7.98B | |
| #44 | $7.40B | |
| #44 | $7.40B | |
| #43 | $7.67B | |
| #43 | $7.67B | |
| #43 | $7.70B | |
| #44 | $7.45B | |
| #44 | $7.36B |
Daniel's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Co-founded Spotify | Started Spotify with Martin Lorentzon as a licensed alternative to music piracy. |
| 2008 | Public launch | Launched Spotify to the public in Europe. |
| 2011 | US launch | Brought Spotify to the United States. |
| 2018 | Direct listing on NYSE | Took Spotify public via an unconventional direct listing rather than a traditional IPO. |
| Today | Ranked #43 in the world | Daniel's net worth is an estimated $7.99B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
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