Henry Samueli

Henry Samueli

Henry Samueli (#55)

People in the industry said, 'You guys are crazy, this will never work.' We were trying to build these high performance radios and communication circuits out of very average technologies. But we saw that it could be done.

  • $ 38 B
  • Semiconductors
  • United States
  • M
  • 71 Years

About Me

Henry Samueli is cofounder and chairman of chipmaker Broadcom. Samueli started Broadcom with fellow billionaire Henry Nicholas in 1991 in a Redondo Beach, California condominium. Samueli and his wife bought the NHL's Anaheim Ducks for $70 million in 2005. The franchise is now worth more than $1 billion. The Samuelis donated $200 million to the University of California, Irvine in 2017. The gift was the largest in the school's history.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #7   World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2026)
  • #73   Billionaires (2026)
  • #34   Forbes 400 (2025)
  • #4   Richest U.S. Sports Team Owners (2025)
  • #64   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $38.2B (April 18, 2026)

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