Technology & Philanthropy
Bill Gates
Estimated Net Worth
$128 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name William Henry Gates III
- Born October 28, 1955
- Nationality American
- Primary Sources Microsoft Stock, Cascade Investment
Biography
Bill Gates is an American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. He co-founded Microsoft Corporation and served as its chairman, CEO, and chief software architect. He is now co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Sources of Wealth
Microsoft Stock & Cascade Investment
~$80 Billion
Though he's sold most of his Microsoft stock over the years, his remaining stake plus investments through Cascade Investment LLC continue to generate substantial wealth.
Investment Portfolio
~$35 Billion
Diversified investment portfolio including stakes in Canadian National Railway, Deere & Company, and various other blue-chip stocks and bonds.
Real Estate & Philanthropy
~$13 Billion
Real estate holdings and other assets, though he's committed to giving away the majority of his wealth through The Giving Pledge.