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Scott Farquhar

Scott Farquhar

Scott Farquhar (#260)

Global Rank #260
Country Rank #5
Country Australia

We were always cash flow positive from the very early days, but that's largely because we were still eating ramen noodles.

  • $ 13 B
  • Software
  • Australia
  • M
  • 46 Years

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Quick Facts

Global Rank #260
Country Rank #5
Net Worth $12.5B
Previous Worth $12.5B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Australia
Industry Software
Age 46 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 07 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Sydney, Australia
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Age 46
Source Of Wealth Software, Self Made
Residence Sydney, Australia
Citizenship Australia
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of New South Wales
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $12.5B
Current Net Worth $12.5B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Scott Farquhar is cofounder of collaboration software company Atlassian, based in Sydney, Australia. He and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes started the company soon after graduating from college, funding it with credit cards. Atlassian's marquee customer list includes retailing giant Costco and American airline Delta. Atlassian is a cofounder of Pledge 1%, which urges companies to donate at least 1% of equity, employee time or products to charity. He stepped down as co-CEO in September 2024 to spend more time with his family and to pursue philanthropic activities. He continues as a board member and an advisor.

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In November 2025, he completed the Ironman triathlon which included a 26.2 mile marathon; a 2.4 mile swim and a 112-mile bicycle ride.

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Current Net Worth: $12.5B (May 4, 2026)

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