Business & Sports
Mark Cuban
Estimated Net Worth
$5.7 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name Mark Cuban
- Born July 31, 1958
- Nationality American
- Primary Sources Broadcast.com Sale, Dallas Mavericks, Investments
Biography
Mark Cuban is a serial entrepreneur and investor who made his fortune selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion during the dot-com boom. Known for his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and his role as an investor on ABC's Shark Tank, Cuban has diversified his wealth through numerous investments in technology startups, entertainment, and sports while maintaining an active public persona.
Sources of Wealth
Broadcast.com Sale to Yahoo
~$2.5 Billion
The foundational wealth from selling his streaming media company Broadcast.com to Yahoo in 1999 for $5.7 billion in Yahoo stock, which he diversified before the dot-com crash.
Dallas Mavericks NBA Team
~$2.5 Billion
Purchased the Dallas Mavericks in 2000 for $285 million, the team is now valued at over $4 billion, making it one of the most valuable NBA franchises.
Shark Tank Investments & Portfolio
~$700 Million
Hundreds of investments through Shark Tank and his venture activities, including successful stakes in companies like Ring (sold to Amazon), plus various tech and entertainment investments.