Larry Ellison
#8 in the World · Age 82 · United States
Larry's net worth fell because Oracle shares (ORCL) moved -2.74% today.
About Larry
Larry Ellison co-founded the software company Oracle in 1977 and led it as CEO for decades, building it into one of the world's largest database and enterprise software firms. He remains its chairman and chief technology officer.
Raised in modest circumstances in Chicago, he is known for an extravagant personal life, including ownership of most of the Hawaiian island of Lanai and a fleet of large yachts.
Key Facts
- Co-founded Oracle in 1977 and led it as CEO for decades.
- Owns about 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai.
- Known as one of the largest individual yacht owners in the world.
ORCL— last ~3 months
142.45 USDThis chart tracks ORCL's share price, the public portion of Larry's wealth. It excludes the $15.00B static estimate for private assets.
Public Holding
- Shares Held (est.)
- 1,100,000,000
- Stake Value
- $156.70B
- Share of Net Worth
- 91%
Net Worth History
| Date | World Rank | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | $171.70B | |
| #8 | $171.70B | |
| #8 | $171.28B | |
| #8 | $171.28B | |
| #8 | $171.77B | |
| #8 | $176.32B | |
| #8 | $176.32B | |
| #8 | $180.57B | |
| #8 | $180.57B | |
| #8 | $183.47B | |
| #8 | $184.32B | |
| #8 | $183.61B |
Larry's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Co-founded Oracle | Started the company, originally Software Development Laboratories, with Bob Miner and Ed Oates. |
| 1986 | Oracle IPO | Took Oracle public on the Nasdaq. |
| 2012 | Bought Lanai | Purchased roughly 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai for about $300 million. |
| 2014 | Stepped down as CEO | Handed the chief executive role to Safra Catz and Mark Hurd, remaining chairman and chief technology officer. |
| Today | Ranked #8 in the world | Larry's net worth is an estimated $171.70B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
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