A record 125 foreign-born U.S. citizens are billionaires living in the United States. They hail from 41 countries but became rich in America.
Meet America’s Richest Immigrants 2025
A record 125 foreign-born U.S. citizens are billionaires living in the United States. They hail from 41 countries but became rich in America.
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Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Richest Immigrants reveals an extraordinary story: 125 billionaire immigrants who collectively embody the modern American Dream. These entrepreneurs, spanning 41 countries, have fundamentally reshaped how wealth is created in America.
Indian tech leaders dominate the landscape. Sundar Pichai (Alphabet) and Satya Nadella (Microsoft) headline a remarkable cohort that includes Jay Chaudhry (Zscaler) and Nikesh Arora (Palo Alto Networks). Their journeys from India to Silicon Valley’s C-suites illustrate immigration’s continued role in driving American innovation.
The most striking statistic: 93% built their fortunes from scratch. These billionaires arrived with ambition and expertise, leveraging America’s opportunity ecosystem to create companies employing thousands. Their success demolishes privilege narratives, representing pure entrepreneurial grit.
Technology dominates with 53 billionaires, followed by finance with 28. From cybersecurity to venture capital, immigrants have positioned themselves at the forefront of America’s economic evolution.
African excellence extends beyond Elon Musk. Eight African-born billionaires include Nigeria’s Adebayo Ogunlesi ($2.4B in private equity) and Tope Awotona ($1.4B, Calendly founder), proving innovation transcends geographical boundaries.
These 125 individuals represent more than wealth accumulation—they’re living proof that America remains the world’s premier destination for entrepreneurial ambition, continuing to attract and nurture global talent in boardrooms from Silicon Valley to Wall Street.