Technology & Entrepreneurship

Elon Musk

Estimated Net Worth

$205 Billion

Portrait of Elon Musk

Quick Facts

  • Full Name Elon Reeve Musk
  • Born June 28, 1971
  • Nationality South African, Canadian, American
  • Primary Sources Tesla, SpaceX, X (Twitter)

Biography

Elon Musk is a business magnate, industrial designer, and engineer. He is the founder, CEO, CTO, and chief designer of SpaceX; early-stage investor, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; and co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI.

Sources of Wealth

Tesla, Inc. Stock

~$120 Billion

Musk's largest asset is his significant stake in the electric vehicle and clean energy company, Tesla. His holdings fluctuate with the stock market.

SpaceX Valuation

~$70 Billion

As the founder and majority shareholder of the private aerospace manufacturer SpaceX, his stake is valued based on the company's funding rounds.

X (Formerly Twitter)

~$15 Billion

Following his acquisition of the social media platform, his ownership represents a significant, albeit volatile, portion of his wealth.

Last Updated: August 15, 2025