Forget the $100 billion club, there are now 6 people worth over $200 billion

The $200 Billion Net Worth Club

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are part of an elite group comprised of six individuals with a net worth exceeding $200 billion. Until recently, reaching $100 billion was enough to enter this exclusive circle. However, the rapid rise of wealth driven by the AI era has doubled the benchmark to $200 billion.

Members of the $200 Billion Club

Comparing Individual Wealth to Major Companies

Each member's net worth surpasses the market value of some of America’s largest corporations. For example, PepsiCo, Uber, Walt Disney, and Intel are all valued around $200 billion as of the most recent market close.

Near-Members Approaching $200 Billion

"Soaring fortunes in the AI era have made $200 billion the new number to beat."
"The six existing members of the $200 billion club are collectively worth around $1 trillion."

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The threshold for extreme wealth has doubled with six individuals now valued over $200 billion, reflecting the growing economic impact of AI and tech innovation.

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Insider Insider — 2025-10-31

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