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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kelly Rissman

Elon Musk’s net worth reaches historic peak. What is it?

Elon Musk now boasts a net worth of $400 billion, making him the first person in history to ever hit that milestone.

The world’s richest person became even richer Wednesday after SpaceX and its investors agreed to buy $1.25 billion of insider shares, valuing the company at $350 billion, Bloomberg reported. The move ballooned the founder’s net worth by $50 billion, meaning he is now worth $439 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

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