Google’s Sergey Brin Overtakes Bezos, Ellison to Become World’s Third Richest
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has climbed to the third spot on the global rich list, surpassing Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Oracle’s Larry Ellison. His net worth surged by $4.9 billion to $255.6 billion, driven by a massive rally in Alphabet stock following a landmark AI deal with Apple.
Key Takeaways
- Sergey Brin’s net worth hits $255.6 billion, making him the world’s third-richest person.
- He overtook Jeff Bezos ($253.2B) and Larry Ellison ($251.3B).
- The wealth jump is linked to Alphabet’s stock surge after its AI partnership with Apple was announced.
- Alphabet’s market value crossed $4 trillion this week, joining Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple.
How the Apple-Google AI Deal Fueled Brin’s Wealth
Earlier this week, Apple announced it would use Google’s Gemini AI models to power the next generation of Siri and its foundation models. This partnership sent Alphabet’s stock up by 1.3% in a single day.
According to Forbes, Alphabet’s stock has grown by a staggering 65% in 2025 alone—its biggest annual jump since 2009. This AI-driven surge propelled the company into the elite $4 trillion market cap club.
Google’s aggressive AI push, including the release of the Gemini 3 model and its new Ironwood AI chips, has positioned it strongly against competitors like Nvidia, directly boosting investor confidence and its valuation.
The Official Statement on the Landmark Partnership
“Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology.These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalised Siri coming this year.After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.”
The alliance marks a significant shift in the AI landscape, with two tech giants combining strengths. For Sergey Brin, a major Alphabet shareholder, the deal translated into an immediate multi-billion dollar wealth increase, allowing him to leapfrog two longtime rivals in the wealth rankings.
