WORLD'S FOURTEENTH WEALTHIEST
Michael Dell
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Dell Technologies
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Michael Dell founded Dell Computer in 1984 at the age of 19 from his University of Texas dorm room, pioneering the direct-to-consumer PC model. He led the company through its transformation from PC manufacturer to enterprise technology leader, took it private in 2013, and returned it to public markets in 2018.
Wealth in Context
Figures calculated from current net worth estimate
Michael Dell's net worth equals one year's pay for 1 million Dell Technologies employees
Michael Dell's net worth could pay four years of college tuition for every resident of Dallas
Michael Dell's net worth could build 2,794 new public schools
Source: National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2023
Holdings Breakdown
| Company | Ticker | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dell Technologies Inc. Dell Technologies 2024 Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) | DELL | 658M | $174.35 | $114.7B |
Private Holdings & Other Assets Forbes 2025 Billionaires List | estimated | $25B | ||
About holdings: Includes MSD Capital (Michael Dell's family office, managing private equity, real estate, and public market investments), real estate holdings including a $100M compound in Hawaii, and other private investments. The majority of Dell's wealth is in his Dell Technologies stake.
Net Worth Over Time
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Historical values reflect current known holdings applied to historical market prices. Actual net worth may have differed due to share transactions over time.
Philanthropic Impact
Based on public foundation records, press releases, and giving pledges
Total known giving
$2.1 billion
documented public giving only
Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Giving Pledge signatory. majority of fortune pledged to philanthropy
How this is calculated
Michael Dell's public stock holdings are sourced from SEC Form 4 filings and annual proxy statements. Net worth is calculated as (shares held × current market price) + private wealth estimate. The private wealth estimate is sourced from Forbes 2025 Billionaires List and is updated periodically — it does not change with market movements. Full methodology →