Koos Bekker (#1233)
- $ 4 B
- Media, investments
- South Africa
- M
- 73 Years
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About Me
Koos Bekker is revered for transforming South African newspaper publisher Naspers into an e-commerce investor and cable TV powerhouse. He led Naspers to pay a reported $34 million for a third of Chinese Internet firm Tencent Holdings in 2001--perhaps the greatest venture investment ever. In 2019, Naspers put some assets into two publicly-traded companies, entertainment firm MultiChoice Group and Prosus, which contains the Tencent stake Naspers has sold down its stake in Tencent over the years and today owns less than 25%. Bekker, who retired as the CEO of Naspers in March 2014, returned as chairman in April 2015.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Koos Bekker’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Koos Bekker’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $3.5B
(May 4, 2026)
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