Steven Schuurman

Steven Schuurman

Steven Schuurman (#3162)

  • $ 1 B
  • software
  • Netherlands
  • M
  • 50 Years

About Me

Schuurman cofounded Elastic, a Netherlands-based software company that went public in 2018 on the NYSE.  Elastic creates software for search, data and analytics purposes. Schuurman, who has a nearly 6% stake in Elastic, first became a billionaire in 2018. He served as Elastic's CEO from 2012 to 2017, and still sits on its board of directors. He cofounded another software company, SpringSource, which was acquired by VMware in 2009 for $420 million.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #3017   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $1.1B (May 4, 2026)