Brian Acton (#1201)
- $ 4 B
- United States
- M
- 54 Years
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About Me
Computer engineer Brian Acton cofounded messaging app WhatsApp with Jan Koum in 2007; the two had met while working at Yahoo. The pair sold WhatsApp to Facebook for $22 billion in cash and stock in 2014. Acton left WhatsApp at the end of 2017. Acton received about $3 billion for his stake in WhatsApp. The mobile messaging app has over 3 billion users in 180 countries. In 2018, he committed $50 million to Signal Foundation - the nonprofit behind the signal mobile app focused on preserving private communication. Acton and wife, Tegan, have also founded three other philanthropic entities. In total, the couple holds over $1 billion in charitable vehicles.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Brian Acton’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Brian Acton’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $3.6B
(May 4, 2026)
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