Larry Ellison
"Software's most ruthless competitor."
Larry Ellison — The Last Software Pirate — Key Facts
- Funded TikTok Deal Talks. His Oracle reportedly secured the deal to host all US TikTok data.
- Owns 40%+ Of Oracle. Larry still personally owns more than 40% of Oracle's stock.
- Owns 98% Of Lanai. Larry owns 98% of the Hawaiian island of Lanai — bought for ~$300M.
- Made $90B+ In A Year. Larry's net worth jumped by over $90 billion in 2024 as Oracle won AI cloud contracts.
- Built Stanford A $200M Building. He's donated hundreds of millions to Stanford, including a $200M building for executive education.
- Oracle Quietly Won The AI Cloud. Oracle has become a critical AI cloud provider — winning huge deals from OpenAI, Microsoft and Meta.
- Adopted Kid From Brooklyn. Larry was born in Brooklyn, adopted, and grew up in a modest Chicago apartment.
- Funded America's Cup Wins. His sailing team won the America's Cup multiple times — yachting's biggest prize.
- Co-Founded Oracle In 1977. Larry founded Oracle in 1977 — making him one of the longest-serving founders in tech.
- Massive Israel Investments. He's invested billions personally into Israeli tech and defense companies.
- Owns Mega-Yachts. Larry has owned some of the largest superyachts in the world, including the 138-meter 'Rising Sun'.
- Stepped Aside To CTO. In 2014 he stepped down as CEO and became CTO — and still runs Oracle's technology vision.
- $200+ Billion Net Worth. Larry Ellison's net worth has crossed $200 billion — top 5 richest person on Earth.
- Best Friends With Steve Jobs. He was Steve Jobs' closest friend and best man — and a longtime Apple board member.
- Buys Fighter Jets. Larry has personally purchased multiple decommissioned military jets — for fun.
👑 The Last Software Pirate
Co-founder and chairman of Oracle — turned databases into one of the largest personal fortunes ever assembled.
Larry Ellison ranks #14 of 20 on the CEO Money Index™. Their archetype is "The Empire Builder" — strongest at compensation and weakest at employee impact.
Larry Ellison's 5-dimension breakdown
How highly rewarded the CEO is — total comp and equity packages.
Long-term shareholder value created under their leadership.
Business growth, expansion and momentum.
Public perception and leadership reputation.
Workplace reputation, culture and influence on employees.
What this profile means
- Compensation · 98How highly rewarded the CEO is — total comp and equity packages.
- Wealth Creation · 95Long-term shareholder value created under their leadership.
- Growth · 85Business growth, expansion and momentum.
- Employee Impact · 60Workplace reputation, culture and influence on employees.
- Reputation · 75Public perception and leadership reputation.
Larry Ellison CEO money FAQ
Where does Larry Ellison rank on the CEO Money Index™?+
Larry Ellison ranks #14 of 20 on the CEO Money Index™ with a composite score of 83/100. They are best described as "The Empire Builder".
What is Larry Ellison best at as a CEO?+
Their strongest dimension is Compensation (98/100). How highly rewarded the CEO is — total comp and equity packages.
Where does Larry Ellison score lowest?+
Their lowest dimension is Employee Impact at 60/100. Workplace reputation, culture and influence on employees.
What company does Larry Ellison run?+
Larry Ellison leads Oracle. Co-founder and chairman of Oracle — turned databases into one of the largest personal fortunes ever assembled.
How is the CEO Money Index™ scored?+
Each CEO is scored 0–100 across five dimensions — Compensation, Wealth Creation, Employee Impact, Growth and Reputation. The composite Overall score is a weighted blend, with wealth creation, growth and reputation carrying the most weight. Editorial estimates from public reporting — not financial advice.
