Larry Ellison Becomes World’s Richest Man with $399 Billion Net Worth
Larry Ellison, the tech mogul who revolutionized database technology and co-founded Oracle Corporation, has emerged as the world's wealthiest individual. His net worth surged to $399 billion, according to Cryptopolitan, marking a significant milestone in his decades-long career.
Ellison's journey began in 1977 when he invested $1,200 to establish Software Development Laboratories (SDL), later rebranded as Oracle. The company's aggressive strategy—skipping Version 1 of its software to directly challenge IBM—set the tone for Ellison's combative approach to business. Oracle's early work with the CIA and its relentless focus on enterprise infrastructure cemented its dominance in unglamorous but critical back-end systems.