Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and 8 other richest tech billionaires of 2024

Forbes annual list of World's Billionaires is a sure-shot guide to the richest people on the planet. From pioneering breakthroughs in software and e-commerce to revolutionising communication and transportation, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the world. Elon Musk ranks second on the 2024 list. Incidentally, he is not the only techie on the list -- there are many more, including some from India. Here are top 10 richest tech billionaires on the list.

Net worth- $195 Billion
Global ranking - 2

Elon Musk has co-founded six companies, which include Tesla, a manufacturer of electric cars, SpaceX, a producer of rockets, and Boring Company, a startup focused on tunneling.

Net worth- $194 Billion
Global ranking - 3

In 1994, Jeff Bezos established the e-commerce behemoth Amazon from his garage in Seattle.

Net worth- $177 Billion
Global ranking - 4

In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook with the intention of enabling students to associate names with photos of their classmates.

Net worth- $141 Billion
Global ranking - 5

Larry Ellison holds the positions of chairman, chief technology officer, and co-founder at the software titan Oracle, where he maintains ownership of slightly under 40%.

Net worth- $133 Billion
Global ranking - 6

Dubbed the "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett stands out as one of history's most accomplished investors.

Net worth- $128 Billion
Global ranking - 7

Bill Gates expanded his wealth beyond his software company Microsoft by investing in numerous ventures, such as waste disposal firm Republic Services and tractor manufacturer Deere & Co.

Net worth- $121 Billion
Global ranking - 8

Steve Ballmer, the dynamic former CEO of Microsoft, helmed the company from 2000 to 2014.

Net worth- $116 Billion
Global ranking - 9

Mukesh Ambani serves as the chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with a revenue of $110 billion. The company's diverse portfolio includes interests in petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecom, retail, and financial services.

Net worth- $114 Billion
Global ranking - 10

In 2019, Larry Page resigned from his position as CEO of Alphabet, Google's parent company. However, he continues to serve as a board member and holds a controlling stake in the company.

Net worth- $110 Billion
Global ranking - 11

In December 2019, Sergey Brin relinquished his role as president of Alphabet, the parent company of Google. Nevertheless, he continues to serve as a board member and holds a significant stake in the company.