Markus Persson

Markus Persson (#2699)

Partying is not a sane way to spend money, but it's fun. When we were young we did not have a lot of money at all, so I thought, if I ever get rich, I'm not going to become one of those boring rich people that doesn't spend money.

$ 2 B
Computer games
Sweden
M
46 Years

About Me

Markus "Notch" Persson made his fortune selling the rights to his game Minecraft to Microsoft. In September 2014, after selling 15 million copies of Minecraft across gaming consoles, Persson sold out to Microsoft in a $2.5 billion cash deal. Persson has since been jetting around the world while programming new games in his spare time. An avid social media user, Persson has been open about the downsides of instant success as he used Reddit to express loneliness. Persson has said he mostly spends money on computer gear and traveling, though he bought a $70 million home in Beverly Hill in December 2014.

Achievements

Career Highlights

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

#2600 Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $1.5B (May 4, 2026)