💸 Larry Ellison Net Worth 2025: Oracle Founder Who Briefly Surpassed Elon Musk as World’s Richest
1. Oracle Co-founder & Billionaire Rise
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Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation (1977), is one of the most influential figures in the software industry.
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He worked alongside Bob Miner and Ed Oates, building enterprise software that later transformed into a global tech powerhouse.
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In September 2025, Ellison’s net worth touched $393B, briefly surpassing Elon Musk ($385B) on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
2. The CIA “Oracle” Project – The Beginning
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1977: Ellison and his partners were contracted by the CIA to build a relational database program.
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The project was code-named “Oracle”, which later became the name of the company.
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This contract laid the foundation for Oracle’s database dominance in the coming decades.
3. Peers in the Early Software Revolution (Late 1970s – 1980s)
When Ellison entered the software sector, his peers were shaping their own empires:
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Bill Gates (Microsoft) – Founded Microsoft in 1975.
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Current Net Worth (2025): $128B (Bloomberg Index).
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Company: Microsoft, global leader in enterprise, AI, and cloud.
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Steve Jobs (Apple) – Co-founded Apple in 1976 (passed away in 2011).
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Legacy continues through Apple ($2.8T market cap, 2025).
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Current wealth status: Not ranked (estate distributed).
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Marc Andreessen (Netscape, later Andreessen Horowitz) – Entered in 1990s with internet software.
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Net Worth (2025): $2.2B (Forbes).
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Focus: Venture capital in AI, fintech, crypto.
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Larry Page & Sergey Brin (Google, 1998) – Later entrants who dominate AI and search.
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Larry Page Net Worth: $210B.
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Sergey Brin Net Worth: $196B.
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4. Comparative Wealth Table – Software Sector Billionaires (2025)
| Name | Company/Role | Net Worth (2025) | Industry/Focus |
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| Larry Ellison | Oracle (Co-founder, CTO) | $393B | Databases, Cloud, AI |
| Elon Musk | Tesla, SpaceX, X | $385B | EVs, Space, AI |
| Larry Page | Google (Co-founder) | $210B | Search, AI, Cloud |
| Sergey Brin | Google (Co-founder) | $196B | Search, AI, Cloud |
| Bill Gates | Microsoft (Co-founder) | $128B | Enterprise, Cloud, AI |
| Steve Ballmer | Microsoft (ex-CEO) | $172B | Software, NBA, Cloud |
| Satya Nadella | Microsoft (CEO) | $1B+ (est.) | Cloud, AI Leadership |
(Data: Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Sept 2025)
5. Oracle’s Role in AI & Wealth Boom (2025)
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AI-driven demand for data centers boosted Oracle stock to record highs.
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September 2025: Company signed 4 multibillion-dollar contracts with major clients.
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This propelled Ellison’s daily wealth gain of $100B, the largest ever by an individual.
6. Lifestyle & Assets
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Owns 98% of Lana’i Island, Hawaii (acquired 2012).
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Sports Ventures:
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Funded Oracle Team USA (America’s Cup 2013 winner).
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Founded SailGP (2018), with celebrity investors like Anne Hathaway and Kylian Mbappé.
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Revived Indian Wells Tennis Tournament, known as the “Fifth Slam.”
7. Philanthropy & Giving Pledge
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2010: Signed the Giving Pledge (commitment to donate 95% of wealth).
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2016: Donated $200M to USC for cancer research.
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Founded the Ellison Institute of Technology with Oxford:
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Healthcare – new drugs, cancer treatments.
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Agriculture – higher-yield crops, food security.
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Clean Energy – efficient renewable storage.
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Recently amended pledge, focusing funds on his own institute rather than Gates’ foundation.
8. Political Influence
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Donated $15M (2022) to support Senator Tim Scott’s presidential campaign.
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Previously backed Marco Rubio (2015).
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Maintains close ties with Donald Trump, especially around AI infrastructure initiatives.
9. Quick Snapshot – Larry Ellison (2025)
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Age: 81 years.
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Net Worth: $393B (Bloomberg Index).
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Daily Gain Record: +$100B (Sept 2025).
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Role: Oracle Co-founder, CTO & Executive Chairman.
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Major Assets: Lana’i Island, SailGP, Indian Wells Tennis.
10. Legacy in Tech & Wealth
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From CIA project (1977) to nearly $400B fortune (2025).
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One of the last active legends of early Silicon Valley, alongside Gates.
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Continues to shape the future of AI, enterprise software, and billionaire philanthropy.
Here are expanded wealth metrics (net worth, daily & YTD changes) for the top ~25 billionaires showing how Larry Ellison stacks up broadly. Data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index as of September 10-11, 2025. Bloomberg.com+2Bloomberg.com+2
📈 Top ~25 Billionaires Comparison: Net Worth + Daily & YTD Changes
| Rank | Name | Net Worth | Daily Change | YTD Change | Country / Industry |
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| 1 | Elon Musk | ~$384 billion | +$573 million | −$48.2 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 2 | Larry Ellison | ~$383 billion | +$88.5 billion | +$191 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 3 | Mark Zuckerberg | ~$264 billion | −$4.68 billion | +$56.9 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 4 | Jeff Bezos | ~$252 billion | −$6.91 billion | +$12.8 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 5 | Larry Page | ~$210 billion | −$273 million | +$41.5 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 6 | Sergey Brin | ~$196 billion | −$249 million | +$38.0 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 7 | Steve Ballmer | ~$172 billion | +$651 million | +$25.6 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 8 | Bernard Arnault | ~$162 billion | −$717 million | −$14.3 billion | France / Consumer Luxury Bloomberg.com |
| 9 | Jensen Huang | ~$154 billion | +$5.58 billion | +$39.9 billion | U.S. / Technology (AI) Bloomberg.com |
| 10 | Michael Dell | ~$151 billion | +$7.78 billion | +$27.3 billion | U.S. / Technology Bloomberg.com |
| 11 | Warren Buffett | ~$148 billion | −$480 million | +$5.79 billion | U.S. / Diversified Bloomberg.com |
| 12 | Jim Walton | ~$125 billion | −$1.66 billion | +$12.9 billion | U.S. / Retail Bloomberg.com |
| 13 | Rob Walton | ~$122 billion | −$1.64 billion | +$12.7 billion | U.S. / Retail Bloomberg.com |
| 14 | Alice Walton | ~$122 billion | −$1.66 billion | +$12.7 billion | U.S. / Retail Bloomberg.com |
| 15 | Bill Gates | ~$120 billion | −$269 million | −$38.4 billion | U.S. / Technology Philanthropy Bloomberg.com |
| 16 | Amancio Ortega | ~$112 billion | +$6.06 billion | +$10.2 billion | Spain / Retail Bloomberg.com |
| 17 | Carlos Slim | ~$105 billion | −$481 million | +$25.6 billion | Mexico / Diversified Bloomberg.com |
| 18 | Mukesh Ambani | ~$97.9 billion | +$143 million | +$7.26 billion | India / Energy & Retail Bloomberg.com |
| 19 | Francoise Bettencourt Meyers | ~$96.3 billion | −$1.83 billion | +$21.8 billion | France / Consumer Goods Bloomberg.com |
| 20 | Julia Flesher Koch & family | ~$81.1 billion | +$1.29 billion | +$8.11 billion | U.S. / Industrial Bloomberg.com |
| 21 | Gautam Adani | ~$80.9 billion | +$555 million | +$2.19 billion | India / Infrastructure & Industrial Bloomberg.com |
| 22 | Zhong Shanshan | ~$77.7 billion | +$1.06 billion | +$22.8 billion | China / Diversified Bloomberg.com |
| 23 | Thomas Peterffy | ~$74.9 billion | +$356 million | +$21.7 billion | U.S. / Finance Bloomberg.com |
| 24 | Charles Koch | ~$73.7 billion | +$1.18 billion | +$8.04 billion | U.S. / Industrial Bloomberg.com |
| 25 | Ma Huateng | ~$68.7 billion | +$638 million | +$20.5 billion | China / Technology Bloomberg.com |
*Notes:
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“Daily Change” = change in net worth from the prior day.
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“YTD Change” = change since January 1, 2025.
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All figures approximate, reflect end-of-day valuation per Bloomberg. Bloomberg.com
📢 Disclaimer – The Profit India
The wealth figures, rankings, and financial data in this article are sourced from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (as of September 10–11, 2025). These numbers are market-driven, subject to daily fluctuations, and may change after publication. This content is provided for informational and analytical purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, or trading advice.
