Larry Ellison (Oracle)
September 2025

Oracle founder Larry Ellison leapfrogged Elon Musk to become the world’s richest man, with his fortune jumping by $89 billion to $393 billion. The surge followed Oracle’s booming cloud and AI ventures, boosting shares more than 40% in a matter of days. Musk’s net worth dipped after a market correction, while Ellison’s holdings skyrocketed. Notably, Ellison once explored buying Aston Villa in 2016 after their Premier League relegation. Though no deal materialised, football links highlight the tycoon’s wide-ranging interests beyond technology and investments.