Eric Lefkofsky

Eric Lefkofsky (#868)

Global Rank #868

Country Rank #322

Country United States

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

$ 5 B
Groupon, investments
United States
M
56 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #868

Country Rank #322

Net Worth $4.9B

Previous Worth $4.8B

Worth Change +$0.1B

Country United States

Industry Groupon, investments

Age 56 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Glencoe, Illinois

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Groupon, investments

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 56

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 +$0.1B +2.1% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $4.8B

Current Net Worth $4.9B

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.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

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#852

Billionaires (2026)

#246

Forbes 400 (2025)

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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.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $4.9B (May 4, 2026)