The Wealth Map of Indian-Origin Billionaires in the United States(2025)

Here’s a snapshot of the top ten Indian-origin fortunes in America this year, color-coded by wealth tiers ($10 B+, $5–10 B, $1–5 B). You can see not just the billionaires’ net worth but also the massive market caps behind their success.

Key Takeaways

• Jay Chaudhry leads at $16.2 B, driven by Zscaler’s $44.5 B valuation.
• Vinod Khosla ($10 B) shows the power of venture capital, while Rakesh Gangwal ($6.5 B) represents legacy aviation assets with InterGlobe at $25.5 B.
• Tech founders dominate the mid-range: Wadhwani ($5 B) in AI, Jain ($4.6 B) in asset management, and Shriram ($3.1 B) across Alphabet and Sherpalo Ventures.
• Even established CEOs like Sundar Pichai and Nikesh Arora sit just above the $1 B mark, reflecting equity-compensation dynamics at $2.36 T-valued Alphabet and $114 B-valued Palo Alto Networks.

Analysis

• There’s a loose correlation between personal net worth and company market cap, but compensation structure matters: big-cap CEOs aren’t always top billionaires.
• Venture investors and serial entrepreneurs have surged alongside cloud, AI, and healthcare tech trends.
• Traditional industries (airlines, asset management) still deliver multibillion-dollar fortunes, underscoring portfolio diversification among Indian-origin leaders.

This map underscores how diverse business models—from venture capital to SaaS and legacy industries—fuel diasporic wealth in the U.S. Which sectors do you think will spawn the next wave of billionaires?