Mark Zuckerberg, the founder behind Meta (previously Facebook), leaped into the ranks of the world's fourth-richest person with a net worth of $201 billion. His spectacular rise comes after the...

Mark Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse initially looked like a colossal mistake, wiping more than $100 billion from his net worth. But now it’s paying off big-time.

Dec 10, 2024 · In the three years since Mark Zuckerberg bet Facebook's future on the metaverse in 2021, he couldn't have predicted AI would steal the spotlight.

Buoyed by a record-high Meta Platforms share price, Zuckerberg’s net worth has climbed almost sixfold in less than two years to $US201 billion ($291 billion), the first time he’s exceeded the $US200 billion mark, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder behind Meta (previously Facebook), leaped into the ranks of the world's fourth-richest person with a net worth of $201 billion. His spectacular rise comes after the strategic shift of Meta into metaverse hardware and artificial intelligence from October 2021.

Sep 30, 2024 · Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta gamble pays off, making him the fourth-richest globally. Explore his metaverse investment and wealth growth journey.

Sep 29, 2024 · MARK Zuckerberg’s bet on the metaverse initially looked like a colossal mistake, wiping more than US$100 billion from his net worth. But now it’s paying off big-time.

Oct 28, 2022 · After Mark Zuckerberg pledged to keep sinking billions into an unproven Metaverse, the market revolted on Wednesday (October 26). Meta (META) stock dropped 20% and kept falling on Thursday....

4 hours ago · Meta’s total investment in virtual and augmented reality is set to top $100bn this year, as its chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has declared 2025 will be a “defining year” for its smart glasses.