Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon has emerged as the world’s second-richest person after his net worth increased by $122 billion over the past year, RaveNewsOnline reports.
Bezos’ fortune stood at $372 billion, representing a 48.7% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index
The Amazon founder recorded a $7.31 billion increase in his wealth in the latest assessment, equivalent to a 2% gain.
The increase however places Bezos ahead of Alphabet co-founder Larry Page and behind Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk, whose fortune is estimated at $1.02 trillion.
The latest development reflects the growing valuations of privately held space exploration companies, which have become major contributors to the fortunes of the world’s wealthiest technology entrepreneurs.
According to Bloomberg’s wealth estimates, Bezos’ fortune is supported by his holdings in Amazon, Blue Origin and artificial intelligence startup Prometheus.
Meanwhile, his Amazon stake remains his largest publicly traded asset, valued at approximately $230.8 billion.
According to an August 2026 regulatory filing, Bezos owns about 8.2% of the e-commerce company.
His investment in Blue Origin is reportedly valued at approximately $123.5 billion, following a funding round that valued the company at $140 billion in September 2026.
Bezos’ stake in Prometheus, an artificial intelligence startup he co-founded in 2025, is also valued at approximately $12.2 billion. Other assets include approximately $4.7 billion in cash, the Washington Post, valued at $250 million, and his $500 million superyacht, Koru.
Blue Origin’s latest valuation represents one of the largest contributors to Bezos’ wealth growth.
The company raised $10 billion in September at a post-money valuation of $140 billion, according to PitchBook data.
Bloomberg estimates that Bezos owns approximately 93% of Blue Origin, applying a 5% discount to account for its privately held status.
The valuation adjustment added approximately $85 billion to his estimated fortune in October 2026, significantly strengthening his position among the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Bezos has expanded his investments into artificial intelligence through Prometheus. The startup raised funds at a $41 billion valuation in June 2026, with Bezos estimated to hold approximately 35% of the company.
Meanwhile, his private-company stakes now represent the fastest-growing segment of his fortune, outpacing the Amazon shares that once defined his position on the ranking.
