Forbes recently came out with a next-gen billionaire list. Apparently the “already” billionaires average the age of 61. So Forbes decided to inject it’s columns with some youth, some “almost” billionaires.
Among the choices are Michael and Xochi Birch, who recently sold the social-networking site Bebo to AOL, and Tiger Woods, natch.
Here’s more, from Forbes:
- Deal maker Roelof Botha is another to keep an eye on. The 34-year-old venture capitalist at Sequoia Capital hit a grand slam with an early investment in YouTube. The deal yielded a 65-fold return for Sequoia, a storied firm that also employs current billionaire Michael Moritz.
- Hedge fund manager Chase Coleman’s age, 33, belies his exceptional ability to manage money. His Tiger Global fund reportedly returned over 70% after fees last year, a performance over six times better than the hedge fund average. One estimate pegged Coleman’s earnings from his banner year as high as $400 million.
- Even younger is the glamorous Nishita Shah. She’s just 28 but is one of the richest people in Thailand because of her stake in her family’s sprawling business empire. Last month we estimated her net worth at $375 million. When the stunning heiress is not poring over financial reports or gracing the pages of Thai magazines, she’s planning her upcoming fashion line.
Read the full story here.
Watch Wallstrip’s take on Bebo, pre-acquisition:
Bebo.com - February 2008
