Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after Oracle’s stock jumped 41% following a $300 billion deal with OpenAI. Ellison's net worth reached nearly $400 billion, surpassing Musk's $385 billion before Musk reclaimed the top spot.
Larry Ellison Briefly Becomes World's Richest Person
Published: September 11, 2025
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest person after Oracle's stock surged 41% due to a $300 billion deal with OpenAI. Ellison's net worth reached nearly $400 billion before Musk regained the top position.