Media & Finance

Michael Bloomberg

Estimated Net Worth

$96.3 Billion

Portrait of Michael Bloomberg

Quick Facts

  • Full Name Michael Rubens Bloomberg
  • Born February 14, 1942
  • Nationality American
  • Primary Sources Bloomberg LP, Real Estate, Philanthropy

Biography

Michael Bloomberg built Bloomberg LP into a financial information empire, revolutionizing how traders and analysts access market data worldwide. The former three-term Mayor of New York City (2002-2013) and 2020 presidential candidate, his wealth primarily stems from his majority ownership of Bloomberg LP, one of the largest financial data and media companies globally.

Sources of Wealth

Bloomberg LP

~$85 Billion

Bloomberg owns approximately 88% of Bloomberg LP, the financial information and media company he founded in 1981. The company dominates the financial data terminal market with over 325,000 subscribers worldwide.

Real Estate Holdings

~$8 Billion

Extensive real estate portfolio including luxury properties in New York, London, Bermuda, and other prime locations, as well as commercial real estate investments.

Bloomberg Philanthropies & Investments

~$3.3 Billion

While Bloomberg has donated over $15 billion to various causes, his remaining investments and the appreciation of his philanthropic endowments continue to generate substantial value.

Last Updated: August 30, 2025