Oracle co-founder and CTO, Larry Ellison, saw his fortune rise by a mammoth USD 70 billion in just a single day. Yes! You read it right, and just like you, the entire world is in absolute shock. The fourth-largest software company by market capitalisation in the world, Oracle is a global leader in the technology sector. On September 10, 2025, Oracle’s shares surged by 31%, primarily due to the company’s significant increase in projected cloud revenue, now estimated at a staggering USD 500 billion. The massive spike in shares not only elevated Oracle’s market value but also added around USD 70 billion to Larry’s net worth.
Oracle shares rise 31 per cent: Co-founder Larry Ellison closes the gap with Elon Musk after his net worth swelled by USD 70 billion in a single day
The 81-year-old billionaire business tycoon, Larry Ellison, has a net worth of USD 364 billion following Oracle’s 31% surge. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, has an estimated net worth of USD 384 billion. Larry has indeed become a threat to Elon’s number one position at the top.
