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Eric Lefkofsky

Eric Lefkofsky

Eric Lefkofsky (#575)

Global Rank #575
Country Rank #249
Country United States

In my adult life, I've started five companies. I've basically had five good ideas in 20 years.

  • $ 7 B
  • Groupon, investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 57 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #575
Country Rank #249
Net Worth $7.0B
Previous Worth $6.6B
Worth Change +$0.4B
Country United States
Industry Groupon, investments
Age 57 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Glencoe, Illinois
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Groupon, investments

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 57
Source Of Wealth Groupon, investments, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence Glencoe, Illinois
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Michigan; Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Michigan
Net Worth Change +$0.4B +6.1% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $6.6B
Current Net Worth $7.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Eric Lefkofsky made his fortune from the daily deals site Groupon, which he founded in 2008 with Andrew Mason and longtime business partner Brad Keywell. Lefkofsky founded and now runs healthcare startup Tempus, which uses data to improve cancer treatment. Tempus went public at a $6 billion valuation in 2024, his fourth IPO. Together Lefkofsky and Keywell also founded VC firm Lightbank, which has made investments in over 100 companies, including social media firm Sprout Social. Lefkofsky grew up outside of Detroit and went to the University of Michigan for his undergraduate and law degrees.

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Did You Know?

Lefkofsky and Keywell owned stakes in the Wrigley Building located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile but sold them in 2018.

After a girlfriend dumped him in college, Lefkofsky started his first business, selling carpets. He estimates he generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Eric Lefkofsky's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $7.0B (May 4, 2026)

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