William Henry Gates III, popularly known as Bill Gates, is one of the world’s most influential figures. Gates is famous for being the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT). He is also well known for his philanthropic work through his private charitable foundation, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates is the fourth wealthiest person globally, with a net worth of $127 billion. In March 2020, he left his MSFT and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) positions to focus on philanthropic activities that include education, climate change, global health and development. Gates has a unique investment style. His investments include real estate, private equity, bonds, and publicly traded stocks. Michael Larson manages Gates’ investments via the asset management firm Cascade Investment. Cascade Investment has been working on the Foundation’s and Gates’ wealth since 1995. The firm also makes venture capital investments.
