Tech Titans Near $300 Billion Net Worth Mark

The personal fortunes of Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin are surging toward the $300 billion milestone. Driven by a massive wave of investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, these technology leaders have seen their net worths climb to over $250 billion each.

Alphabet shares have soared 65% in the last year, while Amazon's stock has seen steady gains. As a result, the $200 billion club is becoming 'old news' as these tech bosses ride the AI wave to unprecedented levels of wealth. Currently, only Elon Musk holds a higher net worth among this elite group of individuals.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Alphabet cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have seen their personal fortunes soar to over $250 billion each. This places all three men within striking distance of the $300 billion mark. To provide context, some of America's largest companies, including Costco, Netflix, Home Depot, Chevron, and Wells Fargo, have market capitalizations between $300 billion and $400 billion.

The $200 billion club could soon be considered old hat as these tech bosses ride the AI wave to new levels of wealth. The surge in their net worths is a direct reflection of the market's optimism regarding the future of artificial intelligence and its integration into major technology platforms.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Larry Page and Sergey Brin were worth $281 billion and $261 billion respectively at Friday's close. They added $101 billion and $92 billion to their fortunes in 2025, making them the year's biggest wealth gainers after Elon Musk. They have already gained another $12 billion and $11 billion each in 2026.

The primary driver for this increase has been the performance of Alphabet shares, which rose 65% last year and have increased a further 4.5% so far in 2026. This growth is attributed to investors growing excitement about the search-and-advertising titan's AI efforts.

Jeff Bezos' wealth has climbed more modestly, from $239 billion at the start of 2025 to $268 billion at Friday's close. This reflects a roughly 5% rise in Amazon's stock price last year and another 6% rise this year. Investors are wagering that the e-commerce giant's massive AI investments will begin to pay off.

Only Elon Musk is richer than the trio. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO was worth $639 billion at Friday's close. He saw a $165 billion wealth jump last year, thanks to Tesla stock gaining 11% and SpaceX's valuation leaping from $350 billion to $800 billion. He has added an unmatched $19 billion to his name so far in 2026.

Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Musk in wealth last September. His fortune ballooned by a record $89 billion in a single day to $388 billion. However, investors have since cooled on Oracle's AI prospects, pushing Ellison's net worth down to $251 billion at Friday's close.

In total, there are 18 "centibillionaires," or individuals with at least a $100 billion net worth. As a group, they grew $708 billion richer last year, lifting their combined wealth to $3.6 trillion—a figure greater than Microsoft's market value.

Within that elite group, there are seven people worth upward of $200 billion:

• Elon Musk
• Larry Page
• Jeff Bezos
• Sergey Brin
• Larry Ellison
• Mark Zuckerberg
• Bernard Arnault

All of them except Arnault own huge stakes in some of the world's leading AI companies. These companies have soared in value as investors rush to buy their shares on news of buzzy partnerships, massive contracts, and sky-high growth forecasts.

While advocates suggest AI will supercharge productivity and boost corporate profits, skeptics have warned that tech giants are overinvesting in microchips, data centers, and other infrastructure in their scramble to win the AI race. Some fear this creates a bubble that will burst disastrously down the line.