Biography
Larry Ellison is among the world's most closely watched billionaires from UNITED STATES, with an estimated fortune of $234.9B. The bulk of Larry Ellison's wealth comes from Oracle, closely tied to Oracle Corporation. Larry Ellison is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and the co-founder, executive chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle Corporation. Born in 1944, Ellison's journey from a college dropout to a technology titan is a testament to his vision and determination. His source of wealth is primarily Oracle, a leading provider of database software and cloud technology. Ellison has been instrumental in Oracle's growth and has achieved a net worth of 197.0 billion USD, making him one of the world's wealthiest individuals. His career is marked by significant achievements, including leading Oracle for 37 years, and is known for his competitive drive and focus on innovation. Ellison is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He has signed The Giving Pledge and has committed to donating a significant portion of his wealth to various causes. Key career milestones include Co-founded Oracle (1977); Released Oracle (1979); Oracle went public (1986); Stepped down as CEO of Oracle (2014). This profile documents verified holdings, career milestones, and multi-year net worth history drawn from Forbes rankings, company filings where available, and our editorial methodology. Readers use it to understand how public markets, private company stakes, and major business bets shape one of the largest personal fortunes on record. Wealth estimates move with stock prices, funding rounds, and disclosed transactions—figures on this page are research estimates, not cash balances. We publish year-by-year net worth history when verified data exists, link to primary sources, and update profiles when Forbes Real-Time Billionaires or major filings change the picture materially. For investors and researchers, the most useful reading pairs the headline number with ownership structure, geography, sector exposure, and the multi-year history chart on this page—especially during volatile markets when single-day moves can shift rankings without any operational change at the underlying companies.
