Alexander Karp

Alexander Karp

Alexander Karp (#214)

  • $ 14 B
  • Software firm
  • United States
  • M
  • 58 Years

About Me

Alex Karp is cofounder and CEO of data mining firm Palantir Technologies, which received early backing from CIA investment arm In-Q-Tel. The company does contract work for government agencies like the Department of Defense, the FBI and the Danish National Police. Karp took Palantir public on the New York Stock Exchange in an unusual direct listing process in 2020. He met Palantir cofounder and billionaire Facebook investor Peter Thiel while at Stanford Law School. Karp managed money before starting Palantir in 2004, and occasionally teaches meditation classes at the company.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Alexander Karp’s rise and global influence.

  • #228   Billionaires (2026)
  • #74   Forbes 400 (2025)
  •   The ForbesBLK 50 (2024)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Alexander Karp’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $13.8B (May 4, 2026)