Michael Dell
#2 in the World · Age 61 · United States
Michael's net worth rose because Dell Technologies shares (DELL) moved +3.59% today.
About Michael
Michael Dell founded the computer company that bears his name from his university dorm room in 1984. He took the company private in 2013 and public again in 2018, and controls it alongside investment firm MSD Capital.
Key Facts
- Started the company from his dorm room at age 19.
- Took Dell private in a $25 billion deal in 2013.
- Returned Dell to the public markets in 2018.
DELL— last ~3 months
448.76 USDThis chart tracks DELL's share price, the public portion of Michael's wealth. It excludes the $20.00B static estimate for private assets.
Public Holding
- Shares Held (est.)
- 700,000,000
- Stake Value
- $314.13B
- Share of Net Worth
- 94%
Net Worth History
| Date | World Rank | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | $323.23B | |
| #2 | $323.23B | |
| #2 | $324.35B | |
| #2 | $324.35B | |
| #2 | $328.08B | |
| #2 | $355.87B | |
| #2 | $355.87B | |
| #2 | $363.57B | |
| #2 | $363.57B | |
| #2 | $368.14B | |
| #2 | $367.97B | |
| #2 | $359.15B |
Michael's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Founded Dell | Started the company from his University of Texas dorm room, selling custom PCs directly to customers. |
| 1988 | Dell IPO | Took the company public. |
| 2013 | Took Dell private | Led a roughly $25 billion buyout to take Dell private. |
| 2018 | Returned to public markets | Brought Dell Technologies back to the stock market. |
| Today | Ranked #2 in the world | Michael's net worth is an estimated $334.13B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
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