How most billionaires made their money?

See below for the full list of the top 10 industries in which billionaires made their fortunes:

• #1 | Finance & Investments. 371 billionaires | 13\% of list.
• #2 | Technology. 365 billionaires | 13\% of list.
• #3 | Manufacturing.
• #4 | Fashion & Retail.
• #5 | Healthcare.
• #6 | Food & Beverage.
• #7 | Real Estate.
• #8 | Diversified.

Who’s the youngest self-made billionaire?

Austin Russell
Austin Russell is the youngest self-made billionaire on Forbes’ 2021 list of world billionaires. The 26-year-old runs a company that provides the technology for self-driving cars. Russell replaced Kylie Jenner, who was removed in 2020.

Who is the most successful billionaire?

Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest for the fourth year running, worth $177 billion, while Elon Musk rocketed into the number two spot with $151 billion, as Tesla and Amazon shares surged. Altogether these billionaires are worth $13.1 trillion, up from $8 trillion in 2020.

Can I be a billionaire?

Being a billionaire is more than having a bunch of zeroes in your bank account. Investing capital may be new to some, but it is not a barrier to becoming a billionaire. To become a billionaire, create opportunities, invest wisely and retain wealth.

How many super-rich have inherited their fortune through ancestry?

Only two people in our league table of the county’s 40 super-rich has inherited their fortune through ancestry. For most it’s a story of entrepreneurs who, through extraordinary talent, a great idea, or hard work have reaped the reward of enviable wealth.

What is the biggest source of wealth in Britain?

Property remains the biggest source of wealth, either building it, investing in it or selling it. Peter Gadsby, John Kirkland, George Akins and Gary Dutton have all got rich via property investment or construction. Meanwhile Tony Langley and Nat Puri fly the flag for manufacturing.

Who are the women who have made their fortune through marriage?

Again there are few women in our list. Judy Naake is listed in her own right, while Lisa Wilkinson, Lady Smith and Cassey Topham are jointly listed. However, it is fair to say that many have made their fortunes with the indispensable help of wives and partners.