Hiroshi Mikitani (#1179)
- $ 4 B
- Online retail
- Japan
- M
- 61 Years
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About Me
Hiroshi Mikitani is the founder and CEO of Rakuten, one of Japan's biggest e-commerce retailers. The firm launched its $5.5 billion mobile service in 2020. In 2021, China's Tencent, Japan Post Holdings and Walmart together invested more than $2 billion in Rakuten. In 2023, Rakuten listed its online lending subsidiary Rakuten Bank and sold off part of its stake in two tranches worth nearly $900 million. For 2025, for the seventh straight year of red ink, Rakuten reported a net loss of $1.1 billion on revenue of $16.1 billion.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Hiroshi Mikitani’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Hiroshi Mikitani’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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